INSPIRATION FOR INTERGENERATIONAL FRIENDSHIP
When people connect across ages, everyone benefits.
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Bridging the Intergenerational Divide
An afternoon of conversation and connection across ages.
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Applying the Social-Ecological Model of Health to Loneliness
A personal experience organizing an intergenerational gathering sparked the realization of the power of local community action in addressing loneliness.
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Lessons from COVID-19: Improving Social Health to Build Community Resilience
This article recommends ways to improve social health proactively and preventively so that communities are better prepared for climate change.
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Spotlight on Social Connection
This article explores key opportunities for fostering meaningful connections and community building in various domains such as public spaces, transportation, entertainment, food, and digital social networks.
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Volunteering: A Solution for Loneliness
Loneliness is a widespread problem with serious health implications, affecting a significant portion of the population. By actively participating in volunteer opportunities, individuals can contribute to building a culture of social health, one interaction at a time.
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The Growing Social Wellness Landscape
People crave connection. So startups are designing for it. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of social connection, leading to an increase in startups focusing on social wellness. These startups aim to reduce loneliness, build communities, and facilitate meaningful connections.
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The Link Between Loneliness & Medication Adherence
Loneliness can impact medication adherence among patients with chronic conditions. Research suggests that a lack of support and social connection may contribute to non-adherence.
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Legislation Can't Solve Loneliness, But It Can Help
Legislation aims to address social isolation and loneliness among older adults by allocating $250 million in funding. While this is a step in the right direction, the proposed bill exclusively focuses on older adults, overlooking the loneliness experienced by younger generations.
READ THE ARTICLE | Health Affairs
5 Ways to Address the Loneliness Epidemic
And ask yourself more generally: Are you meaningfully engaging with the people in your life — near and far, young and old, whether family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, or strangers you cross paths with? Or can you do better?
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Stories of COVID-19: Loss of Physical Touch
This series begins in New York City, the center of the early days of the pandemic, with a story from Harvey Katz, one of the hosts and creators of Take Two Storytelling. In this story, Harvey, a brand-new nurse, is thrust into the hectic environment of a Brooklyn ICU at the onset of the pandemic. Harvey’s story is followed by an interview with social scientist Kasley Killam, on the impact of the loss of physical contact due to the pandemic.
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Fighting Social Isolation and Loneliness
Watch the Innovation Series conversation on what we can do to combat loneliness and isolation in our communities.
