Are you or a loved one at risk for social isolation?
Use these resources to take steps to end social isolation and start living a connected life.
AARP Foundation survey shows that many people associate the holidays with warm feelings of love and joy. But for others, it can be a lonely, difficult time.
While an estimated 90 percent of those with hearing loss can benefit from treatment, it’s one of the most underserved health conditions, says Lisa Tseng…This can have a big impact on marriages, families and friendships. “Their conversations get shorter, less frequent and less meaningful. Untreated, it creates problems not just for those who can’t hear but for everyone around them…”
Meals on Wheels operates in virtually every community in America through our network of more than 5,000 independently-run local programs. While the diversity of each program’s services and operations may vary based on the needs and resources of their communities, they are all committed to supporting their senior neighbors to live healthier and more nourished lives in their own homes.
Together, we galvanize the resources of local community organizations, businesses, donors, sponsors and more than two million volunteers – bolstered by supplemental funding from the Older Americans Act – into a national safety net for our seniors.
98-year-old Mary reminds us that people her age are sometimes forgotten, but still very much alive.
A profile of Shirley Venard, as she reflects on her decades of engagement in the Arts.
Falls prevention is isolation prevention. Staying healthy, active, and mobile helps reduce your chances of becoming isolated. A fall can lead to disabling injuries or isolating fear. This video from NCOA shares information about effective ways to improve strength and prevent falls.
