The Silent Epidemic: Identifying and Addressing Loneliness Webinar

Join Dr. Shadi Gholizadeh in a webinar addressing loneliness in the aging population, exploring its impact and ways to foster social connections.
Published: January 21, 2026
The Silent Epidemic

 

 

 In this webinar, clinical psychologist, Dr. Shadi Gholizadeh discusses the intricate issue of loneliness among aging populations, emphasizing the need to distinguish between loneliness and social isolation, and the importance of a preventive approach. She highlights the health impacts of senior social isolation and loneliness, particularly among older adults with cognitive decline, and underscores the significance of familial, friend and professional relationships in preventing these issues. Dr. Shadi also outlines various assessment tools and interventions, as well as the need for an inclusive approach to addressing sensory and cultural issues in social connections. TheKey hopes you enjoy this educational webinar on a very important subject.