Today I had the pleasure of attending ‘Making Connections, 25 Innovators Tackling the Loneliness Epidemic in 2025‘ presented by ReImagine. Loneliness is an issue dealt with at all ages, but especially by older adults. Each presenter had two minutes to describe their organization’s approach (websites are below):
- Art Pharmacy
- Best Buddies
- Block Party USA
- Blue Fever
- Community Plate
- Confess Project
- Dinner Party
- Eldera
- Happy Cities
- I Am M.O.R.E.
- Love For Our Elders
- Memory Cafe Alliance
- Minnesota Play for All
- One More Hour
- Only 7 Seconds
- Project Unlonely (this was only organization that I was already familiar with)
- Reading Rhythms
- TakeThis
- The Friendship Bench
- The Heart of Los Angeles
- The Joy List
- The Listening Table
- The Longest Table
- US Chamber of Connection
- US Men’s Shed Association
Part 2 and Part 3 of this program will be presented on May 22 and June 12. If you or someone you know is dealing with loneliness, please take these opportunities to learn about these initiatives that have been created across our country to help. Staying socially connected is essential for having a satisfying life as an older adult.