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.”

“Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling—it harms both individual and societal health.” With that assertion, and a report declaring that the country faces an “epidemic of loneliness and isolation,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy drew unprecedented media attention that put DOROT’s mission at the center of the national conversation. “The fact […]

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.