News & Events

April 26, 2019

Upcoming Event - Older Adult Social Isolation Roundtable: A Community Response

Description

We know the consequences of isolation, but what are the solutions?

Age-Friendly San Jose and the Santa Clara County Seniors’ Agenda, in partnership with the Institute on Aging, AARP, The Santa Clara County Public Health Department and the Office of Assembly Member Ash Kalra, are hosting a Roundtable on Social Inclusion of Older Adults in order to change these outcomes for isolated older adults.

Please join policymakers, practitioners, experts, and service providers to explore the causes of isolation, learn what services and programs are available to address the causes and consequences of loneliness, and how the County and City, working with agencies and organizations, can help solve this growing problem.

*Parking validated in City of San Jose Garage. Entrance on 6th street*

Agenda

Welcome and Opening: San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, State Assembly Member Ash Kalra

Panel Discussion on Social Isolation

• Susan Frazer, Institute on Aging, Community Living Connection
• Dr. VS Periyakoil, MD, Successful Aging Project, Stanford University Medical School
• Dr. Ann Ferris, MD, Internist and Geriatrician at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara

Breakout Sessions:

Risks of social isolation and impacts of social inclusion; who are most at risk?

What are the barriers/solutions to reaching and serving older adults who are most at risk?

What programs are already in place to address, prevent, and reduce social isolation?

Closing Remarks