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Mapping Social Isolation in Older Adults
This mapping tool allows you to visualize measures of social isolation and loneliness in older adults in the United States. The tool integrates individual measures of social isolation at the state and county level including demographics, health and health behaviors, health care utilization, health system capacity and COVID-19 data.
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Eldercare Locator
This nationwide service connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources.
Whether help is needed with services such as meals, home care or transportation, or a caregiver needs training and education or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities, the Eldercare Locator is there to point that person in the right direction.
Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Opportunities for the Health Care System
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.
We’ve put together some ideas for finding a new interest or hobby, along with ways to meet people along the way.
Rekindling old relationships is a great way to widen your social circle. What’s more, catching up with old friends or family you haven’t seen for a while can be a real mood lifter.
People who bounce back more easily have learned how to regroup and recover when facing disappointments — and you can too.