Addressing senior isolation and creating opportunities for connection.

Ageless United is dedicated to reducing senior isolation and enhancing the well-being of older adults in our community.

We focus on fostering social connections, providing financial empowerment, and supporting mental health through case management. Our efforts include community education, resource navigation, housing and homelessness support, and helping seniors confidently navigate technology. Through these initiatives, we strive to promote independence, dignity, and a fulfilling quality of life for every senior.

Key Impacts of Isolation

Health Risks  - Economic Impacts - Community Safety

• Lack of social connection increases the risk of early death, heart disease, stroke, dementia, and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
• Loneliness-related workplace absenteeism costs U.S. employers $154 billion annually.
• Socially connected individuals are more employable, experience faster job recovery, and tend to earn higher incomes.
• Communities with higher social connections report fewer violent crimes and better disaster outcomes.

Tips to Combat Isolation and Loneliness

1. Stay connected—join groups, nurture relationships, use technology, attend events, and seek support if needed.
2. Be an Ageless Mobilizer

Benefits of Strong Social Ties

• Strong social ties boost survival by 50%, improve community health, and enhance economic mobility.

Volunteering as a Solution

• Volunteering is a proven way to build relationships, gain skills, and foster a sense of belonging within a community.

Social Isolation and Loneliness: Facts, Impact, and Solutions

The Scope of the Problem

• Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Feel Lonely: Loneliness affects 50% of adults, with young adults and older populations among the most impacted.
• A Growing Challenge: In 2018, only 16% of Americans felt strongly connected to their local community.
• Decline in Social Connection: Since 1990, the number of close friendships has decreased, with 49% of Americans having three or fewer confidants in 2021.

Reference: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation – The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community and Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System. These publications are linked below.

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