Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, in partnership with Central Michigan University, will address the negative health effects of loneliness and isolation in older adults by bringing together current and future healthcare professionals to connect with older adults,...
This project will meet the needs of homebound older adults by enhancing in-home telehealth counseling with on-site assistance by a community health worker (CHW) and expanding therapy services beyond the current program to provide therapy in the homes of homebound...
This project will address a significant need to develop social support for adults with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and their caregivers. There are fewer than 20 support groups nationally that provide community education to individuals with swallowing disorders...
Smiles on Seniors is a grassroot, intergenerational volunteer program that aims to create a connection between older adults and younger volunteers, alleviating loneliness for older adults and creating positive mentors for the younger volunteers who participate. The...
This initiative will leverage previous Health Fund investments in an easy-to-use technology platform for older adults and will replicate a newly developed model for online volunteering. The goal is to reduce social isolation and loneliness by increasing the...
This project will identify older adults who are socially isolated or lonely by the pharmacy care team they frequently access and trust. Electronic point of care referrals from pharmacies in the four target counties will connect patients to services already accessible...
This initiative will train nursing home staff to address the severe social isolation and loneliness that impacts nursing home residents, as well as the widespread bereavement and grief which can negatively affects the mental health and wellbeing of the resident – as...
This initiative will address the negative health impacts of depression, anxiety, and social isolation among homebound older adults in three MDHHS programs. The University of Michigan will partner with the MI Choice Waiver Program, Home Help, Adult Services Program,...
Vista Grande Villa will use an intergenerational model to improve access to healthy food and reduce social isolation in Jackson County. This project builds on Vista Grande Villa’s 2019 planning grant and will create community garden hubs and educational opportunities...
