Older Adults & Local Volunteers Connect to Combat Social Isolation

By Karly BullockPosted on May 3, 2021May 3, 2021Posted in Social Isolation, Solutions, Volunteer Opportunities

Geisinger and the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA are partnering up to combat social isolation in our region by connecting older adults with local volunteers. The program is called “Friendly Neighbors” and is open to residents of Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties. Local volunteers and seniors will be paired based on mutual interests, hobbies, needs, and […]

Treehole: Using technology to bridge the gap between isolated older adults and young adults

By Karly BullockPosted on March 31, 2021April 13, 2021Posted in Social Isolation, SolutionsTagged Bucknell, Technology, Treehole

This month, Bucknell’s Student Design Group hosted its first annual Design-A-Thon, a week-long competition during which student groups problem-solved for local community groups. We’re excited to announce that the winning group designed a system for Union County Connect to reach isolated older adults here in Central Pennsylvania! The Design-A-Thon was open to Bucknell students of […]

Projects in the Works at Union County Connect

By Union County ConnectPosted on March 2, 2020April 1, 2021Posted in Social Isolation, Solutions, Union County Connect UpdateTagged All Ages Park, Bucknell, Dementia Friends, Social Isolation

Learn about our upcoming Conversation Stations, an all abilities playground, and thank you to all of the kind folks who have contributed to our project so far.