In this time of social distancing and self-quarantine, seniors and people with disabilities are especially at risk of social isolation. How can we help them stay connected and feel supported? Join us for a free live stream of a Commonwealth Club panel on relieving social isolation among older adults, April 8 at 12 p.m., featuring experts from key Bay area senior service and assisted living organizations and moderated by journalist and author Katie Hafner.
PANELISTS INCLUDE:
Dr. Patrick Arbore
Director and Founder of the Elderly Suicide Prevention and Grief Related Services at Institute on Aging and the Friendship Line
John Blazek
Executive Director of Day Services, On Lok
Emma Davis
Director of Programming, Rhoda Goldman Plaza
Andy Gaines
Executive Director, Ashby Village
Learning how they are working from different angles to meet the challenges of social isolation posed by this epidemic will give a sense of what is possible - and hopefully will generate ideas to open even more avenues for socialization.
Commonwealth Club president and CEO Dr. Gloria Duffy will give us her family's firsthand perspective of living with her aging mother who suddenly finds herself separated from the groups and activities that would routinely bring connection and variety to her life.
This free online program is generously supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and a collaborative of local funders and donors to the Commonwealth Club.
