Pathway to Healthy Social Connection

The Pathway to Healthy Social Connection features a webinar, "Social Connection is Medecine," originally presented by Jay Walkers in August of 2025 in partnership with AARP of Central Virginia and Dr. Kimberly Van Orden. Dr. Kimberly Van Orden is the principal investigator at the HOPE (Helping Older People Engage) Lab at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The HOPE Lab studies strategies we can all use to maintain and increase well-being as we grow older. While the intended audience of this program is older adults, the message is valuable to all people, particularly adults who intend to live long, healthy lives, or those who support others in their quest for long, healthy living. Get your pencil and paper ready to do great work in this Pathway to Healthy Social Connection!