Scott Kaiser
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- Milken Institute58 min
Social Isolation: Confronting the Silent Pandemic
Scott Kaiser, Linda Goler Blount, Jeff Huber, Dora Hughes, Kim McCoy Wade
The Social Isolation Impact Summit presented data linking social isolation to severe health risks comparable to smoking, including a 30% increased risk of heart disease and 45% higher mortality among seniors. Following these findings, California is launching a 10-year master plan and multi-sector coalitions to address isolation through housing reforms, digital equity initiatives, and expanded caregiver support programs. The event concluded with calls to prioritize social isolation as a critical social determinant of health and to redirect philanthropic resources toward infrastructure that fosters connection for the aging "oldest old" population.
- Milken Institute57 min
Life in Isolation post COVID May 27 update
Nora Super, Arianna Huffington, Scott Kaiser, Lisa Marsh Ryerson
Moderated by Nora Super of the Milken Institute, a panel led by Arianna Huffington and Lisa Marsh-Ryerson outlines how social isolation drives chronic disease and mortality while proposing structural reforms to embed social connection into healthcare systems. The discussion highlights scalable interventions ranging from volunteer call networks and intergenerational programs to telehealth expansion, specifically targeting vulnerable demographics like low-income seniors and marginalized adults. Ultimately, the event advocates for a cultural shift that redefines aging as a source of wisdom and demands policy funding to close the gap between isolated individuals and essential community support.