Staying Connected
Ways to Create and Build Social Connections
AARP Foundation helps turn setbacks into comebacks. We offer solutions that help people 50 and older secure the essentials — equitably.
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Don’t let disappointment keep you down. Learn how to recover more easily when things don’t go the way you’d hoped in social situations.
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Learn how to reach out to younger people and purposefully find common ground for nurturing a meaningful relationship.
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Learn how to embrace technology and discover new ways to help alleviate feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
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This nationwide service connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources.