AARP Community Connections helps people find or start a mutual aid group so they can help the people in their community most affected by the Coronavirus.
President of AARP Foundation shares ways we can each help build social connections for older family members and neighbors.
Watch the news clip featuring AARP Foundation President Stresses Lisa Marsh Ryerson.
The COVID-19 Imperative: Keep Family Caregivers and Long-Term Care Facility Residents Connected
Family caregivers are often the critical factor that enable older adults who need long-term services and supports to live at home and in the community.
The pandemic offers an opportunity to experiment with meaningful digital gatherings, from book clubs to happy hours to religious services.
Even before the onset of Covid-19, older Americans were experiencing an epidemic of social isolation and depression.