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More than 20% of adults in the United States experience social isolation or loneliness, according to recent studies. These feelings can significantly impact a person's well-being, especially older adults.

University of Illinois Extension Family Life, in partnership with Family Service Center, is offering a free program, "Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections," to help individuals address these challenges.

Social isolation is the lack of social contact with others. While some people enjoy solitude, social isolation can lead to a variety of health issues like high blood pressure, Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, and more.

This free program will cover what social isolation is and why it is such an issue. Then, during the program, we will help you develop a plan for your own social connectedness.

• Friday, January 24, 2025, 9:30 - 10:30 AM Kirby Medical Center (1000 Medical Center Drive, Monticello, IL 61856); Community Outreach Room (located next to the Apple a Day Café)

Register Today!

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, visit go.illinois.edu/DontGoItAlone or call 217-333-7672.