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      Prevent and Reduce Social Isolation

      Social isolation is an epidemic in the United States, affecting two-thirds of older adults and three-quarters of young people (as reported during COVID). Social isolation is linked to depression, poor sleep, and impaired immunity. It increases the risks of dementia by 50 percent, stroke by 32 percent, and coronary heart disease by 29 percent, and significantly increases the risk of premature death from all causes.

      Topics: Age-Friendly Communities Social Connection
      Audiences: General Public Member Prospective Member

      Creating New Connections: How Philanthropy Can Support Better Care for People with Complex Health and Social Needs

      This report summarizes key issues relevant to understanding complex care and offers resources and case studies for funders interested in entering the field or deepening their existing work. It also profiles funding opportunities, explores existing models, and shares philanthropic lessons learned.

      Topics: Caregiving Health Care Public Policy Social Connection
      Audiences: General Public Member Prospective Member

      Spotlight on the Reframing Aging Initiative

      In a much-cited stat from the 2020 census, 10,000 Americans turn 65 every single day. And yet, policymakers are surprisingly sluggish about taking action to support Americans as they age. The Reframing Aging Initiative (RAI), currently housed at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), began in 2012 when leaders of 10 national organizations, including GSA, AARP, Grantmakers in Aging, the American Federation for Aging Research, and the National Hispanic Council on Aging, among others, got together to find out why.

      Topics: Health Care Research
      Audiences: General Public Member Prospective Member