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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.
Social isolation can have a devastating effect on your mental and physical health. Here are steps to take to feel more connected.
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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Assumptions vs. Reality: The Effect of Isolation on the Older Adults in Our Lives
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.
