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