Harris County Public Health Raising Awareness of Senior Social Isolation

Harris County Public Health Raising Awareness of Senior Social Isolation   

Program seeks to ensure aging populations are staying connected HOUSTON — Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has kicked off a campaign to increase awareness of the growing, senior social isolation issue and is engaging seniors in Harris County. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, in 2020, nearly 13 percent of the Harris County population will be over 65 (more than half a million). “Social isolation can lead to depression, dementia, and an increased risk […]