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…
Innovations in Virtual Program Delivery: Lessons Learned Through COVID-19
Many formerly in-person, evidence-based programs across the country have transitioned to remote options to protect the health of older adults, staff and program leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many other programs delivered by community-based organizations have also transitioned to remote…
Focus on Aging / Federal Partners’ Webinar: Social Isolation and Loneliness
Human beings are social creatures, thriving on connections with others. These connections can help to reduce social isolation and loneliness and lower risk for a variety of physical and mental health conditions. This webinar will focus on how social isolation…
Health Well-Being Social Connections
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation was already affecting older adults at a rate higher than other populations. Twenty-five percent of community-dwelling Americans age 65 years and older are considered socially isolated, and a significant number of adults in…
Addressing Social Isolation and Long-Term Care through Telehealth During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions around the world physically as well as mentally, but a specific group of people have been enduring a double pandemic. Older adults, many who already endured social isolation prior to COVID-19, are more alone…
Innovative Solutions to Address Social Isolation in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and the ACL’s Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs (ONHPP) for a Spotlight on Health webinar that will highlight innovative solutions to address social isolation in older adults during…
Conversations with GIA: Using Technology to Combat Social Isolation
While the use of technology to address social isolation among older adults is not new, the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred great innovation and momentum in the field. As the demand for telehealth increases during the current pandemic, several changes have…
Toolkit: 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,…
Alone Together: Understanding Social Isolation in Caregiving in the U.S. 2020
Join engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults (administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging) and the National Alliance for Caregiving for a conversation on the findings of a new report, Caregiving in the U.S.…
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