DOROT was featured on last night’s CBS Evening News as one of two organizations across the country effectively combatting social isolation and loneliness in older adults.

DOROT's Executive Director Mark Meridy recently spoke at a summit hosted by UJA-Federation of New York —“The Power of Connection: Social Prescribing to Combat Isolation and Loneliness.”

When I first came to DOROT 14 years ago, our society mostly ignored the problem of social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Isolation was seen as an unfortunate byproduct of growing old, and programs to address the issue were viewed as “nice” but not essential. Things have changed dramatically in the last few years. […]

DOROT commends the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, on releasing the first ever Advisory on the dangers that loneliness and social isolation pose to the American public. Since its founding, DOROT has worked to alleviate social isolation and loneliness in older adults by bringing the generations together. We are thrilled that Dr. […]

DOROT’s Executive Director Mark Meridy joined Chance Seales on Newsy Tonight to discuss social isolation and loneliness during the holiday season and ways to give back and connect.