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Rural Social Isolation and Loneliness: Three-part Series

In this series, participants will learn about loneliness and social isolation among older adults in rural and urban areas. Trainers will discuss what has changed as a result of the current health pandemic, how we can prepare rural providers to ask questions to determine isolation/loneliness, and what we can do for rural people who are experiencing isolation/loneliness. Session two will provide examples of programs that have been addressing rural isolation among older adults, and how they have adapted during the health pandemic. Finally, the third session will focus on grief and loss, as well as supports available in rural areas.

Session one: Rural Social Isolation and Loneliness: Rates, Importance, and Identifying Risk 

Date: July 14, 2020

Time: 11:00 – 12:00 pm PST

Session two: The Evolving Nature of Social Connections: Promoting Well-Being in Times of Crisis

Date: July 22, 2020

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 am PST

Session three: Rural but Reachable: How to Build Grief Support by Creating Community

Date: July 28, 2020

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am PST