RRF Issue Brief: Engaged and Thriving – Promoting Social and Intergenerational Connectedness
The RRF Foundation for Aging (RRF) has published an issue brief, "Engaged and Thriving: Promoting Social and Intergenerational Connectedness."
The third in a series of publications describing RRF's approach to grant making and improving the quality of life of older people, the brief provides an overview of the key issues around social isolation and loneliness in older adults. It also describes some of the work the Foundation is funding to address them and invites others to partner with them in developing innovative solutions to address these critical issues.
In one study, 40% of older adults reported feeling lonely and 24% were socially isolated. There are many reasons why older adults can be isolated and as the COVID-19 pandemic brought to light, the unequal allocation of resources has further created a divide that separates many of us from the technological supports and services that can provide needed connections to people and programs.
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