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How hospitals and Area Agencies on Aging are collaborating to advance social connection 

A new AHA blog shares examples of hospitals and health systems working together with Area Agencies on Aging to address the social needs of older adults and foster social connections.
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Hospitals and Area Agencies on Aging Work Together to Advance Social Connection

One-fifth of Americans age 50 or older live alone, increasing their risk of social isolation and loneliness — factors associated with serious health problems including a 50% higher risk of early death. 

Transforming Care for Older Adults

Resources to help hospitals and health systems address the unique care needs of older adults, including chronic diseases like heart disease or diabetes, and loneliness and isolation.

Age-Friendly Health Systems | Center

AHA and partners provide transformational insights, ideas and actions for addressing the unique care needs of older adults.

Older Adult Behavioral Health

With approximately 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day, older adults’ behavioral health is an area of significant concern — particularly when you consider that chronic conditions common in older adults such as diabetes, stroke, hearing loss or heart disease can put them at greater risk of depression and anxiety.

CDC: U.S. life expectancy hits all-time high of 79 years 

Life expectancy in the U.S. reached an all-time high of 79 years in 2024, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Age-Friendly Health Systems Interest Form | Center

Learn more about the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement and upcoming AHA AFHS Action Community convening fall 2025.

AHA Funded Partnerships

Funded Partnerships fosters transformative health care collaborations supported by AHA and its 501c3, the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET).