Author: Ali Fehlhaber

The literature review highlights promising practices and evidence-based strategies of intergenerational programs that can assist community-based organizations serving youths and/or older adults to improve social connections across generations.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic is challenging us all — including organizations like AARP Foundation and our team at Connect2Affect — to adapt to new ways of thinking and behaving.

Even the most socially isolated individuals — those who have no or very few community connections — interact with the health care system.

This report details the meaningful role the health sector can play to help people overcome isolation along with recommendations to enhance that role.