Researching Supports
and Tools for
Empowering Older
Adults in New York
City
Research
Empowering Emotional Wellness: The Impact of Virtual Connection for Older Adults
Executive Summary
The use of virtual wellness and support groups has become increasingly popular as a means of combating loneliness in older adults. Virtual groups provide a meaningful way for older adults to connect with others and build social connections.
Executive Summary
As the population ages, more older adults are taking on
the role of caregiver for...
Executive Summary
New York City is aging. This demographic shift has been seen across the United States....
Executive Summary
Telephonic outreach has been found to have a positive impact on medication adherence....
About us
Vita Valens’ mission is to improve the lives of older adults in New York City
Vita Valens’ mission is to advance research to improve the emotional wellbeing of older adults in the New York City area. We conduct and support research to develop equity-based solutions and programming to foster connectivity and emotional wellness. Vita Valens advances, raises awareness and shares discoveries that contribute to existing best practices for engaging and empowering older adults in their own health and wellbeing.
Programs
Current Efforts
Wellness Groups
Vita Valens provides 8 week interactive sessions on increasing wellbeing. We explore ways to improve...
Engagement Efforts
The Vita Valens’ team creates connected relationships through wellness calls with older adults. We focus...
Health Plan Education
Understanding the individual benefits available to each member is key in maximizing health outcomes....
Past Efforts
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