090926 ~ Staying Connected: Why Social Health Matters as We Age - Dr. Namita Yende

September 9, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Namita Yende, Dr. Namita Yende, MD MMM, Senior Medical Director and Associate CMO with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan! Dr. Yende explains that social isolation and loneliness among older adults pose serious risks to physical health, including heart disease and cognitive decline. Dr. Yende clarifies the difference between being physically alone and feeling disconnected from the community.