The Bridge ProjectConnecting Generations · 2024–2028
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Elders

Voices, stories, and lived experiences from older adults living alone in the community and in care homes. These are the people this project listens to first.

2026-6-5

A Comparative Analysis

Two Women. Isolated versus Surrounded. What's the difference?

2026-06-11

The Lifestyle She Holds Up Herself

Sally, an immigrant with a tedious past, has struggles from before she can relate to now, even after years in the US. Whether it be housing or bringing food to the table, she shares insights on the evolving lifestyle changes she had when surrounded with family vs being more isolated. After witnessing the birth of multiple grandchildren and the passing of time , she shares her struggles as an older adult living alone, and aspects of her life she wishes she could change.