Social Isolation
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Trainings
Past Training - October 2021 -Learn How the CDC is Partnering to Address Falls
Recent data shows that falls among older adults have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic due to social isolation and decreased physical activity. Falls can significantly…
November 18, 2021 3:00 pm ET
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Aging Research
Untreated Hearing Loss Linked to Loneliness and Isolation for Seniors
Article on the relation between hearing decline, loneliness, and other detrimental health effects.
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Aging Research
Cross-Sector Collaborations to Decrease Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults
Blog on the latest findings of the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging with a focus on social isolation and loneliness.
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AFPHS Blog/Podcast
Older Americans Month
Three-part theme; connect, create, and contribute, to demonstrate how older adults strengthen communities in many ways.
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Aging Research
Addressing social isolation to improve the health of older adults: A rapid review
Research evaluating the effectiveness of intervention that target social isolation and loneliness to improve health.
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Aging Research
Older Americans Act Title III-C Nutrition Services Program: Examining the Types of Foods Older Adults Consumed from Program Meals and Over 24 Hours
Issue brief describing the types of foods older adults consumed as part of congregate and home-delivered meals.
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Aging Research
Improving Social Support for Older Adults Through Technology: Findings from the PRISM Randomized Controlled Trial
Research study on the impact of a specially designed computer system for older adults on providing support and reducing isolation.
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Aging Research
National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) Data Supports Suicide Prevention for Older Adults
Document highlighting how Oregon utilized data to implement a suicide prevention plan to educate primary care providers and engage community organizations to prevent suicide among older adults.