~ Boston, MA- Age Strong Commissioner Emily Shea and her team at Age Strong recently had the opportunity to meet with Ronald Lammy and Dr. Keri Griffin from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to discuss the success of Operation Elder Connect. This program was a result of a collaboration between The Elders Healthcare Disparities Coalition and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in response to a warning issued by the U.S. Public Health Service in 2023 regarding the growing issue of loneliness and isolation among certain age groups.

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The report highlighted young adults between the ages of 18-24 and individuals over 65 as being particularly vulnerable to these feelings. In an effort to combat this epidemic, Operation Elder Connect was created, successfully pairing young adults with underserved black older adults. Through intergenerational connections with health science students, the program aims to not only combat loneliness but also increase digital literacy among older adults.

During their meeting, Mr. Lammy and Dr. Griffin shared that Operation Elder Connect has been instrumental in strengthening communities by providing a foundation for older adults to feel connected, engaged, and valued. To learn more about this impactful program, interested individuals can visit their website for more information.

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