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Social isolation can be harmful to the health and well-being of older adults. It is important to provide opportunities for social engagement for older adults because it not only improves their quality of life, but enables them to share their knowledge, talent, skills, experience and wisdom with their communities. N4a and its partners, OATS, the National Center for Creative Aging, Generations United, and the National Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, are hosting a discussion on this topic. This discussion is sponsored by engAGED, The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults. It will provide an opportunity for leaders in the field to explore how we can work together to increase older adult engagement to improve health and wellness outcomes.
This discussion will:
• Frame the need for a comprehensive approach to increasing engagement
• Raise awareness of the various ways to engage older adults
• Discuss the engAGED Resource Center’s charge to develop and implement a national strategy to encourage social engagement among older adults
• Seek input from attendees that will help shape a national strategy to increase engagement
Interested participants may attend the live event in New York City, or join via live stream.
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Friday, September 28, 2018 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
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engAGED The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults
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