Community as Medicine: A Qualitative Study of How Group Health Coaching and Social Connection Improve Mental Well-Being in Older Adults
Findings suggest that CAM supports mental well-being by creating conditions that help older adults overcome internalized ageism and feel connected, capable, and in control of their lives. These results identify actionable strategies that community organizations and health systems can adapt to support mental well-being for older adults in under-resourced communities.
Authors
- Elizabeth Markle
- Angelina I. Londoño
- Sally C. Duplantier
- Noriah Sanchez-Zaragoza
- Michaela G. Hayes
- Erykah Hamilton
- Benjamin Emmert-Aronson
Institutions
- University of Southern California (US)
- Open Source Science Project (US)
- Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation (US)
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Healthcare
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14040510
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00