engAGED National Resource Center
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engAGED is a national effort to increase social engagement among older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers through a variety of activities.
Washington, DC
Joined April 2020
A small gesture can make a big difference! Today is National Send a Card to a Friend Day—a perfect opportunity to brighten someone’s day with a handwritten note. Whether it’s a friend, family member or #caregiver, let them know you’re thinking of them.
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#Volunteers are vital in helping to deliver services to #OlderAdults in need, including #SocialEngagement programs. Use our Volunteer Toolkits to discover best practices for recruiting and engaging your volunteers. Dig deeper:
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The #CommitToConnect Champions are making major strides in combating social isolation and loneliness across the country. Learn about their goals and successes on the Commit to Connect blog:
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Technology provides #OlderAdults with a great opportunity to interact with others but it also comes with its own dangers. Use our Online Safety for Older Adults fact sheets to educate those you work with on how to be safe online:
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🧩 Happy #NationalPuzzleDay! Doing puzzles improves memory, cognitive functioning and problem-solving skills. They're also a great form of #SocialEngagement. Use today as an opportunity to encourage the #OlderAdults you serve to build connections over puzzles.
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Building meaningful connections is the best way to avoid the detrimental impacts of social isolation and loneliness. Interested in learning how to get started? Check out these resources from our partner #CommitToConnect:
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If you’ve missed an event from our partner #CommitToConnect, visit There you’ll find recordings and resources shared during the event on best practices in combatting social isolation and loneliness.
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Organizations across the country are doing critical work to reduce the impact of social isolation and loneliness among #OlderAdults. Read our flyer to find out how engAGED supports these initiatives and share with others who could use our resources:
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#SocialEngagement contributes to healthy aging for #OlderAdults. During #NationalStayingHealthyMonth, use the health and wellness program models in our Social Engagement Innovations Hub to help the older adults you serve on their health journey.
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RT @NIHAging: An #NIAFunded study found that feeling lonely may increase #dementia risk by 31%. Learn more about the connection between lon…
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Loneliness is a daily challenge for many #OlderAdults, and when combined with food insecurity, its impact can be even more profound. @AgeSpan was featured in @BonAppetit for their innovative restaurant programs. Learn more:
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Our videos provide organizations with tips on how to keep #OlderAdults socially engaged through various activities and highlight how they can use the resources on our website like the Innovations Hub to add value to their program offerings. Start watching:
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What works best in creating #SocialEngagement opportunities for #OlderAdults? Find out in our publication that compiles a range of effective programs from our Social Engagement Innovations Hub:
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Make a commitment to supporting #SocialEngagement this year by becoming a #CommitToConnect Champion! Register to become part of this collaborative group of leaders who are dedicated to ending social isolation and loneliness.
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January is #NationalHobbyMonth! Encourage #OlderAdults to engage in their favorite hobbies or try something new. Find ways to engage consumers through hobbies in our Social Engagement Innovations Hub:
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📆 The first few months of the year offer many opportunities to provide social connection and engagement for #OlderAdults. Use our Calendar of Social Engagement Opportunities for inspiration on possible activities that align with upcoming observances.
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engAGED works with #CommitToConnect to address the pervasive issue of social isolation and loneliness and help everyone build stronger connections. Check out Commit to Connect’s resources and get involved in their activities and upcoming events:
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Is your organization looking for new ways to deliver social engagement opportunities for #OlderAdults? Check out our Social Engagement Innovations Hub! It’s full of programs from around the country that are helping #OlderAdults build connections.
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About 33 percent of #OlderAdults still report feelings of loneliness after the pandemic. Recently published research from the @UMich explores who is most affected and why. Discover more:
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Don’t miss an update from engAGED! Stay connected this year by subscribing to our newsletter to get the latest news from us as well as information on events and resources related to #SocialEngagement.
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