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Living apart together benefits older adults' mental health

Living Apart Together (LAT) is the way to go for around 10% of heterosexual couples, including 4% of those over age 60, according to a recent study. Those couples live in different households while maintaining a steady intimate relationship with each other, and likely enjoy mental health benefits. The findings may have implications for active-aging communities, as well.

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