Social Connection Heals
Modern society is experiencing a mental health crisis– one that impacts youth, older adults, and those from vulnerable communities especially hard. Social connection– especially between generations– heals the individual and communities according to the U.S. Surgeon General's 2023 Advisory.
In 2022, 42% of adolescents felt persistently sad and hopeless.
50% of individuals 60+ are at risk of social isolation.
LinkAGES Connects, established in 2018, prevents and reduces the loneliness and social isolation experienced by youth and older adults, especially those from vulnerable communities.
We design, sustain, and support high-quality intergenerational programs to connect generations, decrease ageism, and support healthier communities.
Our Impacts Since 2018
1200 +
Participants ages 5 months -100 years old
40+
Partners since 2018
50+
Intergenerational Programs
Partners Spotlight
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Ways to Engage
LinkAGES Collaborative Network
For: Those interested in intergenerational connections and community programs. Meet quarterly to learn, engage, and collaborate.
Next Meetings:
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July 20, 2023: Funding
October 26, 2023: Program Design
January 25, 2024: Collaboration
April 25, 2024: Measuring Impact
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Speaking Engagements
LinkAGES staff and facilitators are available for panels, in-person and virtual convenings, artistic readings, and keynote speaking opportunities.
Calendar
10/26/23
COLLABORATIVE NETWORK MEETING
11:00am-12:30pm Program design is one of the most common barriers to facilitating intergenerational programming. Learn about best practices from experts & peers at our quarterly meeting.
1/25/24
COLLABORATIVE NETWORK MEETING
11:00am-12:30pm Collaboration is one of the most common barriers to facilitating intergenerational programming. Learn about best practices from experts & peers at our quarterly meeting.
4/25/24
COLLABORATIVE NETWORK MEETING
11:00am-12:30pm Measuring impact– AKA evaluation– is one of the most common barriers to facilitating intergenerational programming. Learn about best practices from experts & peers at our quarterly meeting.