Current and Past Events (Webinars)
Capacity Building for Remote Programming During COVID-19
Monday, April 27 at 2:00 PM ET
Join us on Monday, April 27 at 2:00 PM ET for an engAGED webinar that will highlight strategies and opportunities for developing virtual programs to promote engagement. Alex Galzebrook, the Director of Operations for Older Adults Technology Services, will highlight ways that organizations can move their programs to a remote format.
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Mobile and Socially Connected: engAGEment Fostered by Transportation Access
Connecting older adults to available transportation options in their communities provides an opportunity to foster and maintain social connections. Without the vital connections made through transportation, individuals may feel a loss of independence and reduce involvement in social activities and/or personal hobbies. This engAGED webinar will highlight programs that have been successful in using transportation as a mechanism to prevent social isolation among older adults. Click here for the full slides.
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engAGING Diverse Populations: Successful Approaches to Engaging Older Adults
In this recorded webinar, hear from Fatima Perkins from Western Reserve Area Aging on Aging and Jenna McDavid from Diverse Elders Coalition. This webinar highlighted programs that have been successful in promoting social engagement among racially/ethnically diverse older adults and the LGBT community. Click here for the full slides.
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Intergenerational Shared Sites: Connecting Older Adults With Children and Youth Under One Roof
Thank you for joining us and our partners at Generations United for our Intergenerational Shared Sites: Connecting Older Adults With Children and Youth Under One Roof webinar! If you missed it, please tune in to the recording below and learn how intergenerational shared sites provide unique opportunities for ongoing and sustained intergenerational engagement.
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Under Construction: Starting a Lifelong Learning Program
In this webinar, hear from our partners at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and listen in on what it takes to launch a lifelong learning program! Turn the idea of a lifelong learning program into a reality by learning about the grassroots methods for creating a successful lifelong learning program, including the steps involved. Watch the recording below and get inspired!
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Thank you to everyone who joined engAGED and n4a on late last month for our Twitter Chat disguising the many types of social engagement and tips to promote engagement in your communities. Continue to engage with us at @n4aACTION using #socialengagement when tweeting!
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us in New Orleans the n4a 44th Annual Conference and Tradeshow. Below, please find the slides that were presented during our engAGED sessions.
Positive Impact of Social Engagement Programs for Older Adults
Reducing Social Isolation and Fostering Healthy Aging Through Intergenerational Programs
Enhancing Social Engagement in Rural Communities through Technology
On June 27th, engAGED staff hosted a webinar walking viewers through the unique features of this new toolkit. In the recorded webinar we highlight how your organization can use customizable fact sheets and brochures to promote social engagement. We also reviewed the assessment available to provide information about loneliness among older adults in your community. In addition, we highlighted ideas for programs that your organization can incorporate throughout the year. Watch the recorded webinar for the full details!
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Designed to honor the impact of volunteers in communities and inspire others to serve, engAGED celebrated National Volunteer Week with a Twitter Chat to showcase innovative volunteer programs and share proven resources for recruiting and retaining older adult volunteers. Learn more about volunteer resources, opportunities and benefits. Continue to connect with us on Twitter @n4aACTION.