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You can take the Connect2Affect Self-Assessment for social isolation for yourself or someone you know. 

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May.

The Commonwealth Council on Aging sponsors the annual Best Practices Award Program to target organizations serving older Virginians and their families. The awards are given annually to innovative programs and services that assist older adults to age in the community.

Results of a recent Stanford study that found that elders who use technology tools feel less lonely and are more physically fit. 

How to stay close and connected with a loved one in long-term care. 

It’s important to spend meaningful time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

Financial exploitation happens when someone improperly uses your money or property for his or her benefit. Protect yourself through engagement in your financial health.

Aging well includes participating in activities you enjoy including recreation activities, physical activity, volunteering, and social events.  

The Village to Village Network is a national organization that supports grassroots Villages that connect older adults to the community, programs, and expertise they need to continue living life on their own terms in the places they call home. 

This article highlights the many programs and services offered nationally and locally by the Alzheimer's Association.

Brain health and physical health are both important, especially as we age. There is growing scientific evidence that healthy behaviors, which have been shown to prevent cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, also may reducethe risk for cognitive decline. Explore eight steps you can take for a healthy body and healthier brain.  

It’s just as important for an older person with symptoms of depression to seek treatment as it is for someone younger. The impact of depression on health in older adults can be severe: much research has reported that depression is associated with worse health in people with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.