This webinar presentation and discussion is designed to help aging services practitioners across sectors – as well as individuals and caregivers – better understand the similarities and important differences between loneliness and social isolation, and its impact on the health and well-being of older adults.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand loneliness and social isolation risk factors at both the community and individual level
• Better understand the costs of social isolation and recommendations from the consensus study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
• Learn practical tips on what you can do to help yourself, your loved ones, or other older adults in your community
• Learn about AARP Foundation’s Connect2Affect platform and resources
• Better understand new innovations and solutions that are having measurable impact on increasing social connections – particularly among low income older adults
• Learn about the Commit to Connect initiative and how to become involved in the nationwide network of champions addressing social isolation

Presenter:

• Emily Allen, Senior Vice President, Programs, AARP Foundation