Shelley Emling - Elder Lonliness

The U.S. Surgeon General warned of an “epidemic of loneliness and isolation” and a “lack of connection” last year that is harming individual and societal health. Doug caught up with Editor-in-Chief of The Ethel Circle from AARP, Shelley Emling can discuss the prevalence of loneliness in older women and describe how AARP’s Ethel Gathering Groups program can help. Also joining Doug was Ethel Group pioneer, Lisa Marcellino. Find out more at AARP.org