While Skinner said she wasn't in isolation, she was happy — thinking back on it — that her doctor asked that question.
AdvertisementSkinner, 71, has adopted "Taco Tuesdays" as one avenue to maintain social connections.
When you have better social connections, it just helps your brain stay wired in positive ways."
As Skinner works to build connections, she's also doing all she can to make the most out of the time she has each day.
Now, her focus is on growing the friendships she's made into deeper relationships, which she said "takes quite a bit of time."
Persons:
Susan Skinner, She's, Skinner, Vivek Murthy, it's, crumb, I've, she's, Preeti Malani, who've, Malani, —
Organizations:
Service, tacos, Facebook, University of Michigan
Locations:
Nebraska