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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.
The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) has a social isolation and loneliness awareness campaign for elders and their caregivers with a grant from the CDC Foundation to help all members of Native communities understand the issue, which was already a concern and worsened during COVID-19.
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A Community Resource for Strengthening Social Connections
This report provides communities and residents with practical resources and ideas for building connections. It includes ideas for building connections among neighbors, families, and friends, and offers insights to strengthen existing opportunities for all residents to participate and be engaged. The report was commissioned by AARP Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Taskforce to End Loneliness and Build Community.
We provide thorough volunteer training and ongoing support so you can help vulnerable adults access property tax relief in your community.
