Approximately one-quarter of community-dwelling Americans aged 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated, and a significant proportion of adults in the United States report feeling lonely. People who are 50 years of age or older are more likely to experience many of the risk factors that can cause or exacerbate social isolation or loneliness, such as living alone, losing family or friends, chronic illness, and sensory impairments. Dr. Cynthia Boyd (John Hopkins), Dr. Tracy Lustig (The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine), and Dr. Carla Perissinotto (UCSF) will overview the mental health impact of social isolation and loneliness in older adults. These senior experts will also offer strategies for maintaining balance and other resources.
In offering this final program in the Mental Help series this spring, C2ST is pleased to partner with research experts and practitioners to provide support to specific communities such as the elderly, families, and professionals to offer current information on how the human brain experiences loneliness and practical strategies to help you keep your mental health fit.
Event Details:
Tuesday, May 25th, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CT, C2ST Facebook Live & C2ST TV Youtube Live.
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