Stat: Over 50%. According to a recent AARP survey, this percentage of adults ages 50+ reported social isolation (read: an absence of meaningful social relationships) during the pandemic.
In an effort to create nourishing connections + support the community’s well-being, AARP
and Blue Ridge Pride will host a program exploring how isolation and loneliness impact our experiences. Here are the details:
- Event: All the Lonely People: Easing loneliness and isolation for those we serve and the people we love.
- Date: Tue., April 27
- Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free with RSVP
- Location: Virtual
Featuring author and educator Val Walker — a leading expert on social isolation — and select scenes from Stu Maddux + Joe Applebaum’s latest documentary All The Lonely People, the webcast will encourage discussion and offer helpful resources for connection.