Nominations are now open for the John A. Hartford 2026 Business Innovation Award! This award recognizes community-based organizations and networks for their contracting and strategic partnerships with health care entities to improve social connection while serving older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers. Submit a nomination by May 13.
Read MoreUSAging’s Strengthening Social Connection in Communities (SSCC) has awarded 12-month seed grants to 11 organizations within the Aging Network. The goal of SSCC is to improve the health of older adults and their caregivers through social connection programs in communities and promote alignment with Age-Friendly Ecosystem initiatives.
Read MoreSocial isolation and loneliness have widely been recognized as an issue disproportionately affecting older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers. This blog post explores the status of social connection in the United States and how the Aging Network has become a staple in promoting social engagement.
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