Intergenerational game nights bring laughter and connection

Intergenerational game nights bring laughter and connection

KANAB, Utah — Social isolation and loneliness aren’t just unenjoyable, they can have significant nega­tive impacts on indi­viduals’ physical and mental health. Accord­ing to the CDC, being socially isolated and/ or feeling lonely has been shown to raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and mental health condi­tions like depression and anxiety - leading to an increased risk of premature death com­parable to smoking 15 cigarettes per d…