Addressing senior isolation and creating opportunities for connection.
We launched Ageless United to reduce senior isolation and enhance the lives of older adults in the area.
Our goal is to positively impact the senior community by fostering meaningful connections and promoting enriched, dignified lives.
Creating Connections, Enriching Lives
Ageless United is dedicated to reducing senior isolation and enhancing the well-being of older adults in our community.
We focus on fostering social connections, providing financial empowerment, and supporting mental health through case management. Our efforts include community education, resource navigation, housing and homelessness support, and helping seniors confidently navigate technology. Through these initiatives, we strive to promote independence, dignity, and a fulfilling quality of life for every senior.
Advocacy & Ageless Resources
AARP Florida 2025 Advocacy Priorities
United Way Worldwide Policy Priorities for the 25th Congress
Area Agency on Aging Elder Helpline
Ageless United Lunch Survey Results
FGCU Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging
FGCU Charlotte County Adult Profile
FGCU Helping Seniors Age at Home Program
Key Impacts of Isolation and Loneliness
Key Impacts
Health Risks
- Lack of social connection increases the risk of early death, heart disease, stroke, dementia, and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
Economic Impacts
- Loneliness-related workplace absenteeism costs U.S. employers $154 billion annually.
- Socially connected individuals are more employable, experience faster job recovery, and tend to earn higher incomes.
Community Safety
- Communities with higher social connection report fewer violent crimes and better disaster outcomes.
Tips to Combat Isolation and Loneliness
- Stay connected—join groups, nurture relationships, use technology, attend events, and seek support if needed.
- Be an Ageless Mobilizer
The Power of Connection
Benefits of Strong Social Ties
- Strong social ties boost survival by 50%, improve community health, and enhance economic mobility.
Volunteering as a Solution
- Volunteering is a proven way to build relationships, gain skills, and foster a sense of belonging within a community.
Social Isolation and Loneliness: Facts, Impact, and Solutions
The Scope of the Problem
- Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Feel Lonely: Loneliness affects 50% of adults, with young adults and older populations among the most impacted.
- A Growing Challenge: In 2018, only 16% of Americans felt strongly connected to their local community.
- Decline in Social Connection: Since 1990, the number of close friendships has decreased, with 49% of Americans having three or fewer confidants in 2021.
Reference: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation – The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community and Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System. These publications are linked below.
Senior Isolation Information
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What is your biggest fear about aging? (results of the Ageless United Lunch Survey)
- The aging population falls between the cracks when they don't have a family to support them. They often go unnoticed and unintentionally isolate because they don't want to be a bother and/or because they don't know what their resources are or how to access them. Isolation and being alone.
- Lack of quality healthcare
- My kids are all fleeing the state, but I have my aging parents here and, I'm all they have. Eventually, I will be alone. Will it be too late to move? Will I be stuck here alone? I don't want to burden my kids, but I don't want to be alone.
- Lack of financial security, stable housing, and dignified living.
- Loss of independence, loneliness, declining health.
- Maintaining health and mobility
- Financial security, and loneliness
- Not being able to stay at home
See firsthand how our VITA programs assist local Seniors.