A Friendship for the Ages, and Across All Ages
Andrea, 82, met Angelo, 16, through the nonprofit, Dorot, a Hebrew word meaning “generations.” Both cite the benefits of their intergenerational friendship, with Angelo, noting, “You get to…even learn from their experiences and get really great advice.” More organizations are connecting teens and elders as a way to address the loneliness epidemic, an ongoing trend exacerbated by the pandemic.
Is There a Cure for Loneliness?
In Season 6 of the Stanford Center on Longevity’s podcast, “Century Lives,” host Ken Stern explores “The Century Club,” a collective of nations focused on societal solutions to aging and longevity, particularly those addressing loneliness. Traveling the world, Ken learns how other countries are confronting social isolation, perhaps the number one detriment to healthy aging, and an issue largely ignored in the U.S. Subscribe and/or follow the link below.