Social isolation and loneliness

Social isolation and loneliness can be harmful to the physical, mental, cognitive, and emotional health of older adults. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is initiating a national discussion of this subject this week from March 1 - 5, 2021. You can also hear from NIA experts and ask your questions about social isolation and loneliness during NIA’s Facebook Live Q&A . on Thursday, March 4 at 2 p.m. EST.

From March 1-5, 2021, join the national conversation on this topic by using the hashtag #CommitToConnect on social media.