We are fierce elder justice advocates that believe everyone deserves to live a long, healthy life on their own terms. For many retired adults, the desire to age in place, i.e. within their own home, is strong. However, that desire continues to be threatened by a strained care infrastructure for our nation's older adults, the scourge of ageism, and a high rate of chronic lifestyle diseases in the population.
We at Silver Blossoms are ageism disruptors at our core. We come to this work with lived experiences as caregivers. We have seen firsthand the power of social connection. How a conversation can spark a memory and a smile. The science also supports what we have witnessed. We believe healthy aging, requires, no, demands that aging adults have the means and opportunities to stay active, engaged, visible and heard.
And that's not just because it may be the right thing to do. As already discussed, meaningful social connection is an underestimated and underrecognized driver of overall good health and well-being. So, our mandate to combat social isolation and loneliness is not just a moral one, rather, the health and resiliency of our nation depends on it.
