Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). This year’s theme, Powered by Connection, recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Connectedness holds a vital role in supporting us to remain in our communities as we age. Social isolation…
Continue reading ➞ Older Americans Month: How the VSHSL is investing in seniors in King County
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore a range of aging experiences and to promote connections that help older adults remain engaged with their communities. While many people find fulfillment in paving their own paths as they…
Meaningful social connection with others is a core ingredient of human wellbeing. However, social isolation and loneliness are common experiences for many in our society, attributable to a complex range of social and economic factors. For seniors, social isolation and loneliness can be the result of circumstances such as no longer participating in the workforce,…
Continue reading ➞ New VSHSL funding opportunity: Engagement projects for seniors
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