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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.

U.S. Administration on Aging

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.

National Academy of Sciences
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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.

CONNECT2AFFECT

Do you need help setting up a smart speaker for the first time? Follow these step-by-step tips for getting started with Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod or Google Home assistants.

AARP
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Loneliness, we know from the research, can be as bad for your health as smoking. It’s more predictive of mortality than obesity. And loneliness itself was a pandemic long before covid-19 got its name.

The Washington Post
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About one-third of Americans 65 and older don't use the internet. Even among those who use it, roughly one-third aren't confident when performing tasks online. Tech training classes create new links to family, friends and learning.

AARP
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