Weiman said he still receives thank you letters from seniors and their families.
\"We see people not only coming out of isolation to fulfill their bucket list wishes but because of what they’re doing, they’re inspiring who they live with as well,\" he said.
Jumping out of isolation to improve health
A third of seniors are lonely and their loneliness could be affecting their health, according to the 2019 National Poll on Healthy Aging by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.
Erica Solway, the co-director of the poll and a social science researcher, says more than 25% of the poll's respondents said they had social contact once a week, or less.
\"These results indicate the importance of proactively reaching out to those in your community who may be at risk of feeling isolated and disconnected, especially those with or at risk of health issues,\" Solway told \"GMA.\"
Weiman said everyone should have a bucket list and that there's no such thing as a bad bucket list item. He also hopes to reach people from all walks of life to achieve their dreams.
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