Comprehensive Websites
- Connect2Affect
AARP’s initiative to find solutions for social isolation.
“Through research and innovative efforts, we’re working to create a deeper understanding of loneliness and isolation, draw crucial attention to the issue, and catalyze action to end social isolation among older adults.” - Campaign to End Loneliness
UK campaign combatting loneliness since 2011.
“We share research, evidence and knowledge with thousands of other organisations and the public to make a difference to older people’s lives.”
Academic Research on Loneliness & Isolation
- “Loneliness and Social Connections: A National Survey of Adults 45 and Older”
Among adults age 45 and older, 1 in 3 are lonely. This AARP study measures the prevalence rates of loneliness across demographic groups and provides a descriptive profile of lonely adults, while also exploring the relationship between loneliness and life experiences, social connections, health, and technology.
- “Loneliness and Social Connections: A National Survey of Adults 45 and Older”
Community Development Resources
- Asset Based Community Development
How to build upon existing community strengths to build stronger, more sustainable communities. - Age Friendly Communities
Ideas to put in place policies and practices that make communities better for everyone. - What Is Crowdsourcing?
Why seeking knowledge, goods, or services from a large body of people can change the world.
Strategies for Coping
Promising Approaches to Reducing Loneliness and Isolation in Later Life
Outlines what can be done about loneliness, drawing on the expertise and experience of leading figures in the field, as well as on the academic and other available evidence.