stock your toolkit.
This project asked older adults, community resources, & state change-makers:
What should we do in the future to support social engagement while aging in place? What is already working that we can tap into?
Here are strategies designed for you. In one place.
Many are simple, use few resources, and can be acted upon today.
personal toolkit
for older adults, family, friends, neighbors
local toolkit
for providers, gathering site staff, town planners
systems toolkit
for policy-makers, council members, educators
plus, there’s so much more out there.
Aunt Bertha database of social care opportunities available right where you live.
Area agency on aging locator, to connect with a senior center and aging assistance near you.
The UnLonely Project, which harnesses creativity in its national campaign to end loneliness for all age groups.
AARP’s Connect2Affect, which offers a loneliness assessment, data, and many links to resources.
The Cost of Loneliness Project, offering well-visualized data and tools.