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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

People We Love: Norma and Art Menard

…because it removes a lot of the isolation. That’s part of the dream. The other part of the dream is that it gets seniors into the library. And the library,…

Monday, February 8, 2021

Social Security Tips

…big picture: “Don’t think about Social Security in isolation,” Horgan says. (Social Security accounts for more than 50 percent of their income for many Americans.) “Create a retirement plan. Put…

Friday, March 13, 2020

Senior Planet @Avenidas Temporarily Closed

…adults stay at home. Social isolation is already real for many older adults, even in our community of Palo Alto; during a public health crisis, digital connectivity can be a…

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Anabel Rivera’s Journey

…older adults, crusading against loneliness and isolation. How did you first find out about Senior Planet? I didn’t know about Senior Planet until I received my tablet. I’m already tech…

Monday, December 23, 2019

New Fitness program for the New Year

…alleviates loneliness and social isolation. Exercise is an antidote to depression, a major mental health problem of older people.” “I wanted to give back to Senior Planet,” said Roseanna Sottilaro,…

Monday, February 22, 2021

Meet and Make Friends Online

…lonesome, even if you are. It’s a turn-off. “Research shows it’s quite common for lonely people to behave in ways that exacerbate their isolation,” says Hall. What’s your experience been…

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Tips for Sheltering in Place

…of you have similar stories. I Know We’re All Stressed, Maybe This Will Help. I’m used to working from home, so isolation isn’t a huge change for me. If you’re…

Monday, October 19, 2015

She spent her 103rd birthday volunteering — and more from the week online

…Death of George Bell,” which sent ripples through the Internet, Bell has also become a case study in senior isolation. Read the story at nytimes.com. Amazon sues reviewers The days…

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

“The Age of Love” Explores Senior Speed Dating

…of the fact that at any age the essence of love is the defeat of isolation.” Meet the Senior Speed Daters Except during the odd moments when the filmmaker momentarily…

Monday, August 22, 2022

KSAT 12 News: “These digital literacy classes can help older adults connect to people, resources”

Digital literacy and technology can mitigate the effects of social isolation by connecting older adults with loved ones and new friends, healthcare and entertainment resources, and many opportunities to stay…

Monday, February 24, 2020

Aging with Attitude: Stella Nash

…like the atmosphere of the place. There’s a lot of social isolation among older adults, and this is like a gathering place where you can sit down near a computer…

Monday, November 29, 2021

Caregiving Essentials

…You can learn how to communicate safely with your bank – plus other helpful tips. Want more? Check out this article for more online safety tips. Facebook groups. Isolation can…

Monday, February 11, 2019

Hey, Millennials, walk a mile in our shoes

…into retirement and longevity planning, caregiving, home services, transportation design and designing livable communities that facilitate well-being. Common Cause But one major problem of aging remains isolation – but it’s…

Friday, May 3, 2013

Feeding Seniors to End Hunger Is Not Enough

…a poor health condition, isolation – both social and emotional – or any number of reasons far too numerous to name. While the circumstances surrounding the presence of hunger are…

Friday, March 6, 2020

Is it time to move?

…your physical needs and safety If rising house costs deny you the luxuries and delights of your lifestyle. If isolation is darkening your days   You, like many other retirees,…