At the 2023 USAging Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Salt Lake City, USAging staff held a roundtable discussion on rural health and social engagement. This blog includes feedback and highlights from the 54 session participants from all regions of the U.S. in a broad range of sectors including but not limited to aging and disability services, transportation, technology, health care and government.

Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP and engAGED have created a series of fact sheets to provide older adults with tips and best practices to safely and securely engage online. This blog post highlights key takeaways and links to the three fact sheets.

Nearly 22 million older adults lack broadband at home according to a 2021 report. This blog post highlights key takeaways from the July engAGED webinar on resources, strategies and activities to connect consumers to affordable technology.

engAGED and Commit to Connect once again partnered to co-host a two-day Social Engagement Virtual Summit, which took place May 9-10, 2023. This blog highlights the two-day event including timestamps for the recordings for each section.

LGBTQ+ older adults face unique challenges as they age. This blog post highlights key takeaways from the April engAGED webinar on considerations and resources to keep in mind when working to reduce social isolation among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning or more (LGBTQ+) older adults.

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population in the United States is incredibly diverse, with the Census including data on more than 20 different groups. This blog post highlights key takeaways from the March engAGED webinar about creative activities to reduce social isolation among AAPI older adults.

Title VI Native American Aging Programs play a critical role in reducing social isolation of tribal elders through provision of culturally appropriate nutrition, supportive and caregiver services to older American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. This blog post highlights key takeaways from the February engAGED webinar about creative activities to reduce social isolation among tribal elders.

Older adults living in senior housing may have less social support, which can lead to higher levels of loneliness and social isolation. This blog post highlights key takeaways from the December engAGED webinar about creative initiatives and partnerships to address social isolation within senior housing.

Celebrated in the United States for more than 50 years, Black History Month provides the Aging Network with many opportunities to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. This blog post highlights resources, opportunities and examples that your organization can use to promote social connection during Black History Month.

With the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the logistical benefits of hybrid programs, it’s clear that the model is here to stay. This blog post highlights key takeaways from the recently published engAGED and Older Adults and Technology Services (OATS) manual, Implementing Hybrid Programs: Considerations and Best Practices for Aging Network Organizations.

It has been found that social isolation and loneliness can have a profound impact on mental health. This blog post highlights key takeaways from the November engAGED webinar about programs and interventions Aging Network and partner organizations can replicate to promote social engagement and positive mental health outcomes among consumers.

In addition to helping riders get where they need to go, volunteer transportation programs help both older adult volunteers and riders remain socially engaged and connected. This blog post summarizes key takeaways from the September engAGED and NADTC Office Hours on transportation and social engagement.

Living with dementia and caring for someone living with dementia can be lonely and isolating experiences with the disease itself and changes experienced by the person and family unit. This blog post highlights key takeaways from the September engAGED webinar about creative approaches for connection and social engagement opportunities for people living with dementia.