Combating Loneliness and Building Purpose for Seniors With Bobbie Jellison and Sidney Cero Eisgruber

The Space In-Between

Loneliness can affect anyone, but for seniors, it often becomes a silent epidemic. In this episode, Dinine sits down with two inspiring women working to combat isolation and bring joy to seniors in their community. We welcome Sidney Cero Eisgruber, OTR, CMC, founder of Optimal Living, a company dedicated to helping seniors maintain independence and quality of life, and Dr. Bobbie Nakole Jellison, co-founder of Jovial Family Farm, an intergenerational initiative focused on joyful living and connection. Together, we discuss the profound impacts of loneliness on seniors, the importance of purposeful living, and practical solutions for fostering connection and community.

Key Takeaways:

• How to recognize and address loneliness in seniors
• The power of intergenerational programs to build connection
• Practical resources for caregivers and families navigating senior care
• Ways to take small actions to combat loneliness in your own community

Resources:

• Optimal Living: https://optimallivingindy.com/
• Jovial Family Farm: https://jovialfamilyfarm.org/
• Aging Life Care Association: https://www.aginglifecare.org/
• Alzheimer's Association: https://act.alz.org/
• Catholic Charities: https://helpcreatehope.org/
• Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA): https://cicoa.org/
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