Paul Franklin, the chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, discusses with Sally Smith the crucial role of social relationships with family and friends for healthy and happy aging. In this aging podcast, he also notes the importance of social, civic, and religious organizations for many elderly adults.

If you enjoyed this podcast, you may be in interested in reading Sally Smith’s book, The Circle: A Walk with Dementia. For more information on The Circle, click here.