Presenter(s): Sharon Dornberg-Lee, AM, LCSW, Susan C. Real, BS, Alaine Kvedaras, BS, Colette Jordan, BA, HS-BCP, Michelle Newman, MPH, in partnership with the Illinois Coalition on Mental Health and Aging

Date: November 19 at 10am CT

Prior to COVID-19, a silent epidemic was already raging: social isolation among older adults. The pandemic has now greatly exacerbated the already well-documented impacts of isolation and loneliness on the physical and mental health of older adults. This program will provide an overview of the impact of social isolation on older adults and will provide ideas for support and intervention to mitigate the negative impact, highlighting creative ways this issue is being addressed across Illinois.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the impact of social isolation on older adults
  • Identify strengths-based interventions to mitigate the impact of social isolation among older adults
  • Describe a variety of program models aiming to address social isolation among older adults