Videos

engAGED has developed a series of videos showcasing how Aging Network organizations adapted their programs in response to COVID-19 to address the increased social isolation of older adults. All four videos can be used by your organization to promote the benefits of social engagement in your community.

Enhancing the Social Engagement of Older Adults During COVID-19

This video features interviews, pictures and short clips from Aging Network organizations that have successfully adapted their in-person programs in response to COVID-19 to meet the needs of a remote audience and ensure older adults remain connected to the community.

Area Agency on Aging of Dane County Responds to COVID-19

This video vignette highlights how the Area Agency on Aging of Dane County in Madison, WI adapted its My Meal–My Way program to continue to offer meals and social engagement opportunities for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Baltimore County Department of Aging Responds to COVID-19

This video vignette highlights how the Baltimore County Department of Aging in Towson, MD began offering virtual senior center programming to help older adults stay engaged at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Responds to COVID-19

This video vignette highlights how the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Title VI program in Toledo, WA has continued to offer social engagement opportunities for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transportation Issues for Older Adults and People with Disabilities: Social Isolation

Social isolation impacts older adults and people with disabilities in profound ways. It can lead to an increase in physical and mental health issues, and impact an individuals quality of life and sense of independence. Social isolation can happen anywhere but is an especially big issue in rural and suburban areas with limited or no public transportation services.

This video was developed by our partners at the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC).

engAGED Social Engagement Innovations Hub

This video provides an overview of the Innovations Hub, which contains summaries of more than 40 social engagement programs to facilitate the sharing and replication of best and promising social engagement programs designed for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.