In an increasingly interconnected world, loneliness and social isolation have emerged as a silent epidemic, afflicting individuals of all ages and backgrounds, especially older adults. Intergenerational relationships hold the transformative power to foster a sense of belonging, purpose, and mutual understanding. Yet, our housing and built space promote age segregation. Technology, including social media, can promote social connection but also perpetuate isolation. Increasing evidence supports the efficacy of social prescribing and the benefits of intergenerational connections. What is needed for policymakers, providers, industry, and community leaders to promote social well-being on a national scale? Is the prescriptive model part of the answer? Join us for a discussion on one of the most important social issues of our time. 

Moderator

Susan Pinker

Psychologist; Author, The Village Effect; Social Science Columnist, The Wall Street Journal

Speakers

Jean Accius

President and CEO, Creating Healthier Communities

Ron Goldman

Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Wisdo

Julianne Holt-Lunstad

Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience, Brigham Young University

Jeremy Nobel

Founder and President, The Foundation for Art and Healing; Faculty, Harvard Medical School