In the News: Boston Globe
Read about the city of Salem’s new “Happy to Chat benches,” made possible by a grant from AARP Massachusetts.
Grant Opportunity for Connected Aging
AARP Massachusetts is offering $1,000 grants to create connections among older adults. Learn more and apply!
The Taskforce Tribune
Read the latest news, events, and recommendations from members of the Massachusetts Taskforce to End Loneliness & Build Community and others.
Additional articles and reports on loneliness and social isolation:
For Older People Who Are Lonely, Is the Solution a Robot Friend?, July 6, 2024
Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults, May 23, 2024
The Panic Over Smartphones Doesn’t Help Teens, May 21, 2024
Loneliness Can Change the Brain, May 9, 2024
The Loneliness Curve, May 6, 2024
Tackling the Happiness Problem Plaguing Young Americans, May 3, 2024
Building H #99: The Great Rewiring of Childhood, March 28. 2024