Reduce Social Isolation Among Older Populations
Social isolation is on par with smoking as a behavioral health risk with comparable consequences to health and well-being. Social isolation has been associated with... Read More
Social isolation is on par with smoking as a behavioral health risk with comparable consequences to health and well-being. Social isolation has been associated with... Read More
Population aging is dramatically altering individual lives, family relations, and societal institutions. Yet, our communities and social support structures have not kept pace with this... Read More
Older adults are a largely untapped resource to help improve health, education, and safety for people of all ages in our communities. Emphasis on deficits... Read More
Research has documented that many older adults do not have access to needed mental health services and supports. In fact, my research has documented comparatively... Read More
Intergenerational conflict is being promoted by interest groups who would like to see public supports and services reduced for young and old alike. Lack of... Read More