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Resources for Practitioners

Wondering how you can foster connection for the people you help everyday? Here are resources you can use for inspiration.

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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Tech to Foster Connection

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As physical barriers intensify social isolation in older adults, technology can make people feel more connected.

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A Helping Hand with Grieving

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Discover what kind of support older adults may need when experiencing a loss.

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Life Transitions and Loneliness

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Discover simple things you can do to feel better during big life changes, including ways to build — and deepen — social connections.

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