CJE’s Virtual Community – Cyber Club – Helps Prevent Senior Loneliness and Social Isolation
Staying socially connected as a senior is crucial for maintaining both mental and physical health. Social interactions help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, which can lead to depression and cognitive decline. Engaging with others fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, contributing to improved emotional well-being. Socializing also encourages physical activity, as many social activities involve movement, whether it’s walking, dancing, or participating in group exercises. Furthermore, maintaining social connections can stimulate brain function, improving memory and cognitive abilities through conversations, problem-solving, and shared experiences.
CJE has a very innovative virtual program to help seniors stay connected. It is called the Cyber Club and it is a digital meeting place. Want to learn a new language, take a virtual trip around the world, join a book club, or create an art project at home? Cyber Club offers hundreds of free, interactive, real-time programs, along with educational videos, virtual activities, and access to wellness resources.
The exceptional staff from nearly every part of CJE SeniorLife: Adult Day Services, Counseling Services, Holocaust Community Services, Religious Life, Research, and Volunteer Services, provide our free programming, which is constantly evolving and expanding. Professional guest speakers are also involved in our online offerings. Lifelong learners will have no trouble finding an activity to enjoy or benefit from. And if you can’t participate live, we record our programs so you can view them at your convenience.
Our live programs are hosted primarily via the Zoom online meeting platform at scheduled times. You’ll need a computer, tablet or smartphone to access Zoom so you can see and hear the other participants and interact with them live. To access the program, you’ll click the link in the listing at the scheduled time. Registration is required. You also have the option of listening in on your home phone – a phone number is provided with the Zoom link.
To read more about the CJE Cyber Club, CLICK HERE.