Older adults and social isolation

Staying connected never gets old Older adults and social isolation

There’s a difference between feeling lonely and being socially isolated. They can happen at the same time and are interrelated — but they’re different.

It’s possible to live alone and not feel lonely or be socially isolated.  It’s also possible to feel lonely while among other people, or even with a seemingly large social network.

For older adults, social connections and community support are essential to feeling good, having fun, staying healthy, and continuing to live a full and happy life.

There are many ways you can connect with people — across generations and around the city. Explore the resources below and discover ways to learn, connect, and get involved.

  • Resources

    Learn more about the impacts of social isolation.

  • Things to do

    Make connections with shared interests and passions.

  • Get involved

    Connect with others or for others.

  • Winter

    Learn more about winter preparedness and winter activities for older adults.

  • Stories

    Hear from older adults about social connection.

  • How to use technology

    Using technology to connect.

Social isolation

Learn more about the social isolation campaign by watching the video below.

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The Age-Friendly Calgary social isolation awareness campaign is a collaboration between The City and community partners as part of the Age-Friendly Calgary initiative. 

Learn more about Age-Friendly Calgary

Contact Age-Friendly Calgary by email: agefriendlycalgary@calgary.ca

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