Free Lunch Meeting To Discuss Senior Isolation and Loneliness

The “golden years” are not always all they are cracked up to be. Far too often, older adults lose their family and friend support system and instead face the “lonely years”. On Wednesday, November 7th from 12 pm – 2 pm, the public is invited to a free lunch forum being held at the Bishop Building of the Ocean County Library. Parking will be reimbursed for attendees. Suggestions about improving the quality of life for those who feel lonely will be gathered as well as an update of an exciting new initiative already put in place at Holiday City Carefree.

Sadly, as adults age, many older Americans find their inner circle shrinking when adult children move and spouses and friends become ill or pass away. While senior living communities promise an active second chapter, loneliness and isolation may still exist behind closed doors.

A group of professionals in Toms River formed a Task Force to reduce the number of seniors who are isolated and feel lonely. Funded through a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this Task Force has partnered with residents from Holiday City Carefree to begin a “Senior Ambassador” program.

The Task Force will now like to expand its reach and hopes that the community will come together on Nov. 7th to discuss this important issue.

Space is limited. For more information or to reserve your spot, please call Sylvia at Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, 732-505-2273 or email her at info@caregivervolunteers.org by November 1st.