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Support for Seniors: Combating Social Isolation and Negative Health Effects.

This Act establishes a National Resource Center to better engage older adults and combat the negative health effects associated with social isolation. The Center will provide essential training, resources, and best practices to the network of organizations supporting the elderly. This change aims to improve the quality of assistance and overall well-being available to older citizens.
Key points
New resources and training authorized for organizations assisting seniors to more effectively combat loneliness and social isolation.
Improved health and well-being for older individuals through better engagement programs and prevention of isolation's negative effects.
Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize funding for these specific activities.
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Print number: 118_S_4855
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2024-07-30