Surround Yourself with Social Support
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There is a strong relationship between social support and health.
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This also extends to recovery from illness or injury.
Notes:
- We know that falls leading to injury is one of the hazards of aging. A
recent study from the Netherlands demonstrated that long-term recovery (5
-12 months after injury) was significantly related to social support. The
more support for the individual, the more rapid the recovery.
- Family, community, and other support systems can serve as important "buffers"
against stress and stress-related illnesses.