EP06: Well Connected With Amber Carroll

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Well Connected with Amber Carroll </span></em></p> <p><strong><em>"</em></strong><strong><em>Well Connected is available to adults aged 60 and over who are interested in lifelong learning, support, fun, and engagement with a larger community.</em></strong><strong>— Amber Carroll</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Social isolation is a state of near-complete or the complete distancing of an individual, physically, psychologically, or both from their network of support.  During COVID19 and a new era of social distancing for everyone, many young people are experiencing what many older adults experience on a day-to-day basis. Social distancing doesn’t have to mean socially disconnecting – and there are opportunities to connect for older adults who are experiencing social isolation. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we will be talking to Amber Carroll of Well Connected,</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">a telephone and online community made up of participants, presenters, staff, facilitators, and other volunteers who value being connected. Program activities include education, friendly conversation, and an assortment of classes and support groups for older adults – and all are accessible from the comfort of home.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">It's a creative way for our 'seniors' to learn new things, socialize, and make friends with the same interests. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Well Connected members can play a game, learn a language, write a poem, go on a virtual tour, meditate, share gratitude, get support, and most importantly, connect and engage with others every day across the country. All groups are accessible by phone or online. Well Connected is a community service of Covia, and is free of charge to all participants and available to adults over the age of 60. </span></p> <p><strong>Part One of Well Connected</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2004, Well Connected began by puttin