The largest issue confronting aging we hear time and again from seniors is the sense of loneliness and isolation they face.

That’s why this holiday season it’s especially poignant that some disturbing truths are shared that our aging neighbors endure according to recent research from the NYC Department for the Aging:

• Depression: Studies have shown that up to 20% of older adults experience major depression and that depression is higher among older adults compared to the general population.

• Suicide rates: The suicide rate in the older adult (65+) population is 50% higher than the general population in the U.S.

• Risk of social isolation: Due to the death of loved ones, decreased mobility, and onset of chronic health conditions, seniors are at increased risk of becoming socially isolated, which carries an escalated risk of developing depression and thoughts of suicide.

The solution to all of this is belonging—with your support, we can continue to foster a welcoming environment that provides opportunities to form connections that enrich the lives of older adults.

As the senior population continues to grow, so too will the demand for our services. A donation to the Carter Burden Network will help us strengthen our core pillars of our work—senior centers, social services, health and wellness, arts and culture, and volunteering—all of which enhance the daily quality of lives in vulnerable older New Yorkers.

Make a tax-deductible gift:

• Online HERE

• Call our office at 917-409-1260 ext. 3

• Mail a check to:

Attn: Development
Carter Burden Network
415 East 73rd Street
New York, NY 10021