Health Affairs September 10, 2021
In August, policymakers introduced a new bill that would allocate $250 million to address social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Notably, it would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and other community-based organizations, which in turn would use the funds to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that foster connectedness.
The proposed legislation is a step in the right direction, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. The government can take more steps by expanding policy and funding to target younger generations, as well as leading a comprehensive national strategy. Moreover, moving away from widespread social isolation and loneliness toward a more meaningfully connected society will require...
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