The first step toward addressing the challenge of isolation and loneliness in our aging communities is being able to talk with one another. Through multi-partner collaboration, “The Cafes” (Age Café, Death Café and Memory Café) convene and engage diverse communities in facilitated discussions on topics that matter in an informal, comfortable and welcoming space.

Join the National Council's Older Adults Interest Group and thought leader, Kera Magarill to learn more about the Café model and how the Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative is helping older Oregonians create new and meaningful connections through this community-building project.

Kera Margarill

Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist

Washington County Health and Human Services Disability, Aging and Veteran Services

Moderator

Nicole Cadovius - Older Adults Interest Group Staff Lead

Director, Strategic Programs, Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing