Ep. 443 Combatting Social Isolation: An Intergenerational Approach with Jeremy Holloway PhD

End-of-Life University

Learn how an innovative curriculum is tackling loneliness and social isolation in older adults and bridging the generation gap.

My guest Dr. Jeremy Holloway is Assistant Professor and Director of Geriatric Education at the University of North Dakota. He discusses his research which focuses on the social determinants of health, specifically self-efficacy, connectedness, and resiliency of older adults. Dr. Holloway will share information about the intergenerational curriculum he created, called Tellegacy, that helps combat the social isolation and loneliness of older adults. Learn more at these websites:

jeremyholloway.com

tellegacy.org

YouTube Channel

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This episode includes:

• What inspired Jeremy to focus on older adults in his work
• The impact of loneliness and social isolation on public health
• How the Tellegacy curriculum bridges the generation gap and enhances the lives of older adults
• The value of Tellegacy for preparing healthcare students to care for older adults in the future
• How the Tellegacy program has evolved since its inception
• Tools and activities used in Tellegacy to contribute to the well-being of older adults
• Stories from the students and older adults participating in Tellegacy
• How Tellegacy can also be used for healthcare staffs and other individuals
• How the program has been adopted by nursing homes, Meals on Wheels and health insurance companies
• How to get involved with and support Tellegacy

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