To commemorate National Library Week, engAGED invited Fatima Perkins, Vice Chair, Reference Services Section-RUSA, American Library Association and Director, Community Outreach & Advocacy, Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging to write a blog post highlighting how the Aging Network can work with libraries to support the social engagement of older adults.
Read MoreIn recognition of National Nutrition Month, engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults conducted an interview with Bob Blancato, Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP)—and member of the engAGED Project Advisory Committee—to highlight the intersection of nutrition and social engagement.
Read MoreTo commemorate Black History Month, engAGED invited Angie Boddie, Director of Health Programs at the The National Caucus & Center on Black Aging, Inc. to write a blog post highlighting the social isolation and loneliness that African American and Black older adults experience and how organizations can help address this.
Read MoreVolunteerism benefits communities across the country through the contribution of time and skills to support others. But volunteering also benefits the individuals volunteering, offering them a way to give back while finding meaning and purpose. The January engAGED blog focuses on the benefits volunteering offers older adults and how older adults can continue to volunteer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe Eldercare Locator recently launched its Home for the Holidays campaign—an annual campaign that elevates issues of importance to older Americans and their families—and provides consumer-friendly tools that organizations can use to help start important conversations. This year’s campaign highlights ways older adults can maintain social connections to prevent social isolation and stay healthy.
Read MoreTo commemorate National Family Caregivers Month, engAGED invited C. Grace Whiting, President/CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving to write a blog post highlighting the unique value that friend and family caregivers bring to society and the loneliness and social isolation they experience.
Read MoreAs the Aging Network continues to navigate the challenges and opportunities the COVID-19 pandemic created for social engagement programs, engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults recognized a space was needed for the Aging Network to come together to share insights, experiences and resources. That’s why we held the engAGED Social Isolation Virtual Summit on September 24, 2020—to bring together more than 2,000 Aging Network leaders for an afternoon of learning, connection and information sharing.
Read MoreThe National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), which administers engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults, is pleased to announce that it has received a new three-year grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to expand and enhance the work of the Aging Network to address the social engagement of older Americans.
Read MoreThis blog post, written by Sandy Markwood, CEO of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, highlights ways older adults are making their mark during the COVID-19 crisis and continuing to find innovative ways to volunteer to support their communities.
Read MoreMaintaining social connections is a key ingredient to reducing social isolation among older adults, particularly now during the COVID-19 national health crisis. As rising numbers of older adults adopt physical distancing practices, social isolation and loneliness are growing concerns for this segment of the population. This is why engAGED and the Eldercare Locator have partnered to produce a flyer describing ways older adults can stay connected to their communities—with and without technology.
Read MoreOur April blog comes from Sandy Markwood, n4a CEO, and Karon Phillips, Program Manager for engAGED. Read about the importance of social engagement during COVID-19—and some of the ways engAGED partners and AAAs have provided innovative and virtual resources for older adults.
Read MoreFor our March blog, engAGED invited Virginia Dize, Co-Director of the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center, to write a blog entry highlighting the importance of transportation services in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and tips on how to stay active.
Read MoreTo commemorate Black History Month, engAGED invited Ocean Le Program Associate at Diverse Elders Coalition to write a blog entry highlighting social isolation among Black and African American older adults.
Read MoreStudies show that nearly half of older Americans face social isolation, and that this number is estimated to be an even higher among older adults living in rural areas. Learn what our partners at Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) are doing through the help of technology to help alleviate this concern.
Read MoreWith Director Alexander Payne’s movie, About Schmidt, serving as a the foundation for this blog, we follow Warren Schmidt’s story as he finds meaning and purpose after retirement and loss. Schmidt’s experience with retirement is not uncommon. In fact, many older adults may find that they are not sure how to share their spiritual gifts and talents. Faith-based organizations are in a unique position to engage retired adults, a practice that can enhance the well-being of both older adults and the community.
Read MoreHow can we foster activities that encourage and involve older adults in the community? Three words from our author: Knowledge, Access, and Empowerment!
Read MoreTo commemorate Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month, engAGED invited the Diverse Elders Coalition to write a blog entry highlighting practices organizations can adopt to help Latino and Hispanic older adults stay connected to the community.
Read MoreTo address social isolation among rural elders of Oregon face, warmline and hotlines have been created with the help of regional nonprofits and local county funds. Learn more about the statewide efforts in Oregon through this short read.
Read MoreOlder Americans Month—A Time to Celebrate Older Adults
Since Older Americans Month was launched in 1963, both the number and lifespans of older adults have increased dramatically. During this time, we've learned how important staying active and engaged in the community is to health and well-being. In this blog post, Sandy Markwood, CEO of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), outlines actions being taken by engAGED and its partners to support efforts for older adults to become socially engaged in the community.
