Thank you to all of the states and organizations who have responded with activities, ideas, and actions taken to address social isolation for older adults during the COVID-19 crisis. The following document combines responses received thus far. Please continue to…
The Pandemic Effect: A Social Isolation Report
Social isolation is a public health crisis. Social isolation is defined as an absence of meaningful social relationships. Studies have found the health risks of social isolation can be more harmful than obesity, and prolonged isolation is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. In a…
Ready Seniors Virtual Workshop
Increasingly, older adults with complex health issues live alone in the community, far from their relatives and caregivers. An older adult may depend upon community service providers for basic necessities and psychosocial support prior to a disastrous event. However, the…
Toolkit: Power of Partnerships Summer 2020 Virtual Learning Webinar Series
Senior nutrition program providers have admirably risen to meet the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Critical to these efforts has been the ability to leverage existing relationships with key stakeholders (i.e., restaurants, food system partners, technology…
National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging Webinar Series- Older Adult Peer Support in a Time of COVID-19
Peer support is an effective recovery intervention for older adults with mental health conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of telephonic and digital technologies to deliver mental health services. This webinar will present efforts to bring research to…
Current State Town Hall: Leading During a Global Pandemic: Lessons That Will Shape Our Future
COVID-19 has triggered a wave of unprecedented demand as seniors became suddenly homebound and congregate centers shifted to delivery and pick-up options. As a result, senior nutrition programs are serving more meals, to more people, with rapidly reworked operations and…
2020 Falls Prevention Awareness Week Webinar
Visit the Falls Prevention Awareness Week toolkit to access resources and materials as discussed in the webinar. In particular, we encourage you to share the link to our new Falls Free CheckUp tool with older adults in your community. This interactive…
Older Adults, Coronavirus, and Food Security
Millions of older adults sheltering at home face another crisis—food insecurity. Many lack the financial cushion to stock up on groceries or fear risking a trip to the supermarket. Online ordering is a non-starter for those who lack the technology.…
Addressing Nutrition and Social Connection Needs of Rural Older Adults During the COVID-19 Emergency
Older adults living in rural areas are especially vulnerable during the COVID-19 public health emergency, even as their needs for nutrition and socialization services are rising. Rural residents face persistent challenges related to accessing long-term services and supports, healthcare, transportation,…
Volunteer Engagement and Recruitment Resources
Volunteers have always been critical to the success of senior nutrition programs. They help to support the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) critical mission to keep seniors independent as they age. For many years, across the Nation, volunteers have helped…
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