Social Support

Lake County Partners in Aging offers a variety of social support programs to help combat loneliness and social isolation for family caregivers and older adults who live alone. The creation of a new “family of friends” is critical for seniors whose existing social networks are shrinking due to moves, illness and death.

Our SUPPORTIVE OLDER WOMEN GROUPS (SOWN) are for women living alone who wish to find friendship, stimulating discussion and unconditional support.

Our ADULT CAREGIVER EDUCATION & SUPPORT (ACES) is our support group for family caregivers who want to share their experiences and develop strategies for coping with challenging issues.

AGE OF WISDOM is a discussion group for men and women who are interested in discussing the nature of their life and future generations using short essays from various historians, writers, poets and playwrights as stimulus.

IN-HOME COUNSELING can help older adults develop personal coping strategies to address current problems that are interfering with your daily life. Identify a solution using your own strength and resources.

We offer FRIENDLY VISITING, PHONE FRIENDS AND A DEDICATED FRIENDSHIP LINE who would enjoy a regular, social connection to provide social support and break up the hollowness of isolation and loneliness.

We offer classes BODY MOVEMENT & BALANCE classes and in-home visits to divert older adults from their concerns decreasing muscle tension and lowering the body's contribution to feelings of stress, anxiety and depression.

Our seasonal CRAFT N’ CHAT  sessions gather older adults together to create easy, homemade crafts in a social atmosphere.

Our GOOD DAY CONNECTION is an opportunity for our volunteers to visit with older adults while delivering a small, seasonal surprise .

We have a BIRTHDAY FAIRY who makes sure everyone receives a special card on their special day.

LOVE ON A LEASH is a social gathering that unites our people-loving dogs with dog-loving people. Therapy dogs visit to boost morale and mental well-being.