According to a University of Michigan Poll, Frequent Grandparent-Grandchild Interaction Linked to Less Loneliness and Better Mental Health

A recent poll by the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging highlights the mutual benefits of the grandparent-grandchild relationship. The survey found that 60% of adults aged 50 and over have at least one grandchild, with 27% having five or more. Notably, 72% of grandparents reported rarely feeling isolated, compared to 62% of non-grandparents, suggesting that regular interaction with grandchildren may enhance mental health and reduce loneliness. Read more…