Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Special Focus on Holidays and Anniversaries
Continuing Education Units Webinar
| Title | Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Special Focus on Holidays and Anniversaries |
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| Date | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 |
| Time | 1 p.m. EST |
| Cost | Free |
| Credit | Includes 1 complimentary CE credit*
This webinar is designed for social workers, case managers, care coordinators, nurses, caregivers, and other senior care professionals. |
| Webinar | Register** |
Join us for a heartfelt journey into the lives of older adults facing the challenges of social isolation and loneliness. This webinar reveals the emotional toll of holidays, anniversaries, and personal milestones, shedding light on how occasions and the loss of loved ones can amplify feelings of solitude. The session explores lifestyle and health challenges that deepen this isolation and provides compassionate solutions, like building social support networks, planning holiday connections, and engaging in meaningful activities. Through real-life case studies and professional tools, you’ll gain actionable strategies to help seniors overcome loneliness and find joy in their golden years.
Participants will be able to:
- Recognize the psychological and physical impacts of isolation.
- Explain how loneliness is exacerbated around holidays and anniversaries of loss.
- Identify practical interventions to mitigate loneliness.
**The American Society on Aging has updated the registration system. Even if you have an account, you will have to reset your password using the “forgot password” option. Thank you for your patience as we work through integrating a new system.
About the Presenter:
Carol Marak is a nationally recognized expert in solo aging and longevity planning. She developed the Life Plan Assessment, a unique tool that provides adults with comprehensive feedback about their top aging risks. The tool covers critical areas, including health, social engagement, financial stability, housing and location, legal planning, and purpose—each essential for a well-rounded life.
As a consultant, Carol partners with retirement planners, health care providers, elder law attorneys, and long-term care professionals to integrate holistic planning into their services. Her work is rooted in the belief that individuals aging alone deserve access to proactive strategies that empower them to age with dignity, security, and joy. Additionally, Carol is the face of the “Solo and Smart” YouTube channel, where she shares valuable insights for solo agers and their support networks.
*This webinar is designed for professionals and family caregivers. Eligible professionals can claim ONE FREE CE credit within 60 days of the live webinar by attending the live event or watching the recorded program. For a list of approved accreditation providers and other information, visit https://asaging.org/ceu-information.
Right at Home is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0279.
