For seniors who have outlived their friends and family, loneliness and isolation are serious concerns. Not only are there psychological implications, but in fact there is evidence to support the connection between loneliness and physical illness, and even premature death. So it only makes sense that doctors consider “treating” loneliness as a way to keep their older patients healthy. And that is just what Dr. Sachin Jain, president of the CareMore division of Anthem Insurance, intends to do. With a new program targeting lonely seniors, CareMore has begun a pilot program to create friendly visitor programs, transform care centers into social engagement spaces and even build senior gyms as part of care centers, all with the goal of encouraging isolated seniors to engage with others and take better care of themselves. If the program proves successful, it might even bring down costs of senior care, and become a replicable model for others to try. So join in, and read about Dr. Jain’s new concept for care Here.