Social connections can be harder to come by as we age, and losing them may be detrimental to our health. Meanwhile, society has a way of trying to define what those meaningful relationships can be - but luckily, we found companionship comes in many forms, and from unexpected places.

We teamed up with Good Fight Media to share the story of 95 year-old Pat, who lost his beloved wife of many decades. Worried he might expire from loneliness, Pat’s neighbor Jeff reached out to him, beginning what would quickly become a close friendship. With studies showing that forming these social connections can make you not only happier, but healthier, it’s hard not to be inspired by Pat and Jeff.

And we can pretty much guarantee these two are looking forward to another fishing season together next year…with Pat, and ONLY Pat, as Captain of the Lively Lady, of course.