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Reducing Social Isolation and Loneliness Collaborative (R-SILC)

Creating Connections for Older Adults.

Many in our community are socially isolated: nearly a quarter of these people are over 65. 

Loneliness and isolation have a real impact on health: they are associated with increased risk of dementia, heart disease, depression and premature death.

Thanks to ARPA funding provided by Tarrant County, United Way of Tarrant County is working to reduce social isolation among vulnerable seniors by expanding programs in our Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County as well as with partners including the Alzheimer’s Association, The Women’s Center and Dementia Friendly Fort Worth.

  • The Women’s Center is expanding its evidence-based “Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives” (PEARLS). PEARLS provides eight sessions of in-home behavioral health services for isolated, depressed older adults.
  • The Alzheimer’s Association supports older adults with dementia through support programs for patients and caregivers.

Through this collaboration, we seek to reduce social isolation for more than 3,400 older adults this year.

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Our Mission in Action

Volunteers from Spartan Carrier Group help distribute A/C units to Tarrant County residents.

UWTC Launches Beat the Heat Program to Provide Free A/C Units to Vulnerable Residents

06/21/24

As part of its mission to serve the local community in times of crisis, today, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) launched its third annual Beat the Heat program on the organization’s planned Day of Action.

Kimberly Riley, Disability Options Navigator at the Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County

May Employee Spotlight: Kimberly Riley

05/30/24

With a heart for people, Kimberly thrives in her role at AAATC's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), where she's the go-to person for connecting older adults, caregivers and individuals with disabilities to the support they need.

Donna and Kenneth Fable

Home Modifications Helped Restore Kenneth’s Independence

12/01/22

When Tarrant County resident Kenneth Fable suffered from heat stroke during last summer’s heat wave, his whole world was upended. He underwent extensive physical therapy and now relies on a walker to get around.