Social Connections

In our later years, strong social connections are not just a pleasant bonus—they’re a cornerstone of healthy, vibrant living. Research consistently shows that staying socially engaged can reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, boost mental sharpness, lower risks of depression and cognitive decline, support heart health, and even help seniors live longer, more independent lives. Whether through family visits, community activities, senior center programs, or new friendships, nurturing these bonds brings joy, purpose, and resilience to everyday life. In addition to Brookletts Place, below are additional resources to help you make and maintain those meaningful connections that truly enrich your senior years.

Maryland Senior Call Check and Social Connections

​​Senior Call Check and Social Connections is a free service to Maryland residents 60 and older that is an additional layer of comfort for older adults who live alone and their families. AUTOMATED calls or text messages are sent each day between 8am and 4pm, at the hour of the participant's choosing, and the participant is prompted to respond. If there is no response, two more automated calls or texts are made, before an alternate contact is notified. If Senior Call Check is unable to reach an alternate, non-emergency service providers are contacted and asked to conduct a welfare check.​​

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The program also offers weekly LIVE check-ins as an additional service to the daily automated check-ins. Calls from a live, trained representative can provide additional support and social connection for those who need it. 

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Enroll in ​​Senior Call Check and Social Connections here. 

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