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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.

Sharpen your social skills for after-hours work functions, neighborhood potlucks and other social events with these fun questions and games.

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Learning to observe and label your thoughts can help you maintain a good mindset for reaching out and connecting with others.

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What Does Isolation Feel Like?

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Social isolation can have a devastating effect on your mental and physical health. Here are steps to take to feel more connected.

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Few things connect people more than sharing a meal. Organize a potluck to help yourself and others build and improve social connections.

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By overcoming our misperceptions about our older loved ones — parents, aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends — we can help them connect, feel less isolated, and lead richer lives.

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Everyone has a little voice inside that can be negative or cause self-doubt. Try these tips to turn that critic into a cheerleader.

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