FYI, sending on behalf of UW Extension.  See below survey information and upcoming webinar.

 

 

 

 

 Dear Colleagues, 

 

We need your help! We are fielding a survey to understand programming efforts across the state that address social isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

 

Please forward the email below to any partners who may offer programming addressing social isolation and loneliness among adults. Examples include: 

  • the local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) 
  • the local departments of aging, health, or social services 
  • senior centers 
  • libraries 
  • volunteer groups 
  • faith-based organizations 
  • non-profits serving caregivers or older adults 
  • aging-related or caregiver coalition members.  

If your programming addresses social isolation or loneliness among adults, you should fill out a survey too! The survey questions are attached in case it is helpful to see them first. The survey should take about 20-30 minutes to complete. You can access the survey here or paste this URL into your browser: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agg9T4a9BVerIax  

 

Email Template to Forward to Partners  

 

Subject: Share your programming stories! Social isolation and loneliness 

 

Message: 

 

Does your organization offer programs addressing social isolation and loneliness among adults? Please tell us about it!  

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented levels of social isolation and loneliness. Communities have responded with a wide array of programs seeking to prevent or reduce the impact of these problems. We are fielding a survey to learn more about the great work that is happening across the state. Our intent is that this information will help communities to better serve adults at risk for social isolation and loneliness going forward. If you’d like to look at the questions before you start the survey, see the attached PDF. 

 

Click here to fill out the survey, or paste this URL into your browser: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agg9T4a9BVerIax. The survey will take around 20-30 minutes to complete. Your answers are private, and you’ll have the chance to request to receive our final reports.  

 

Please share widely with any other partner organizations who do this work in adult audiences! The more responses we get, the better we’ll be able to understand the breadth and depth of these efforts across the state.  

 

Join us to learn more! 

 

We would like to invite you to join us at 1:30pm on Wednesday, August 12th for an overview of the impacts of social Isolation & loneliness and Life Span's response. We will be giving an overview of the Resource Guide, Decision Guide and Survey, where to find them and how to use them. Please connect with us on Zoom: 

 

Topic: C-19 Social Isolation & Loneliness Response

Time: Aug 12, 2020 01:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

 

 

Meeting ID: 982 5791 7307

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If you have any questions, please respond to this email. 

 

Thank you, 

 

Life Span C-19 Rapid Response Team

Kristin Litzelman, Molly Maher, Debbie Moellendorf, Sara Richie and Ruth Schriefer

 

 

Sara Richie, MS 

Life Span Outreach Program Manager

Institute of Human Development and Relationships

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension

Distributed Office: 432 N. Lake St. Madison, WI 53706

Mailing Address: 330 Court St. Eagle River, WI 54501

sara.richie@wisc.edu

 

Visit the Extension Responds to COVID-19 website for a wide range of resources developed by Extension.

 

Please note: I am following Wisconsin Department of Health Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and federal guidelines due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. I am working remotely and the best way to get in touch with me is via email. 

 

 

 

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