Social isolation, loneliness, and social health are emerging as key determinants of health across the life course. Join GSA's 2025 Public Policy Intern Apoorva Rangan and Morgan Bailie, Policy Director at the Foundation for Social Connection Action Network, this Policy Profile Podcast explores the evolving federal policy and research landscape around addressing these issues in our communities. Join us as we delve into this critical topic.

Transcript

Speaker

• Morgan Bailie, MPH, Policy Director, Foundation for Social Connection Action Network

Host

• Apoorva Rangan, O'Neill and Hyer Policy Intern, Gerontological Society of America

Resources

• Foundation for Social Connection Action Network
• Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation
• Older Americans Act Reauthorization
• Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection
• GSA Reconciliation Summary