Building Social Connections
Explore resources to help you stay healthy, connected, and engaged as you age. From building social connections to maintaining your overall well-being, these tools are designed to support a fulfilling and independent life.
Here you will find articles written by DOROT staff members and other solo aging experts, and videos from our Aging Well programs. We are regularly adding new videos and articles to this page, so please visit us regularly!
We also encourage you to sign up for Aging Alone Together, DOROT’s flagship program for adults 60+ who live alone, are aging without available family support, or who seek meaningful connection.
Questions? Reach out to us at agingalonetogether@dorotusaorg.
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Aging Solo? You Don’t Have to Go It Alone
Read this article from DOROT to learn simple, helpful ideas for staying connected and building support while living on your own.
How to Thrive as a Solo Ager
Read this article from Next Avenue to understand what it means to age on your own and how to live well and stay independent.
Resources are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own
Read this article from KFF Health News to learn about new programs and services that support older adults living alone.
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I’m a Solo Ager
Learn how DOROT is addressing the growing epidemic of social isolation among older adults by fostering meaningful connections across generations and building a stronger, more connected community.
Navigating Family Disenfranchisement
Watch this Zoom recording of a past DOROT program featuring Dr. Jackson Rainer, as he shares insights from 35+ years of clinical experience on coping with family estrangement and building resilience.
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Aging Solo: Challenges and Opportunities
This episode of the Exit Strategy podcast features DOROT's Claire Solomon Nisen and aging expert Wendl Kornfeld discussing solo aging, family disenfranchisement, and navigating later life without traditional support systems.
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