Building Connections

Do you have individuals in your community with talents or passions they’d love to share? From acting, book clubs, and choir to building, art, cooking, quilting, science, technology, and more—these experiences promote health, wellness, and active minds for older adults. Opportunities like readers’ theater, teaching, writing, and intergenerational learning not only foster community engagement but also help create meaningful connections while keeping creativity and curiosity alive. STEAM activities and team building initiatives can further enhance these experiences. In this CBS News clip, TV host Matthew Hoffman shares how he helps seniors continue their love for theater. Through his passion for volunteering, he creates opportunities for older adults to stay engaged—and, as he shares, he learns just as much from them in return.