On September 16, 2025, Dr. Jeremy Holloway will serve as a featured speaker for the Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. His presentation, part of the university’s ECHO session series, is titled:
“Solutions to Social Isolation and Loneliness of Older Adults.”
This virtual event, hosted via Microsoft Teams, runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST and is designed to connect healthcare leaders, care coordinators, and service providers across Indiana in collaborative problem-solving and knowledge-sharing.
Why This Session Matters
Social isolation and loneliness are among the most pressing public health challenges of our time. Recent research highlights that loneliness carries the same health risks as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, increasing risks of heart disease, dementia, and premature death. For older adults, the impact is particularly severe, magnifying existing health disparities and straining families and healthcare systems.
Dr. Holloway will bring forward insights from his work with Tellegacy, an intergenerational program he founded to combat isolation through intentional storytelling and connection. The program has demonstrated measurable outcomes: reducing loneliness, improving emotional well-being, and providing healthcare teams with a richer understanding of patient values and goals.
A Collaborative Approach to Care
The Indiana PathWays for Aging ECHO series is not a one-way lecture—it’s an interactive model where experts and participants work together to address real-world challenges.
During this session:
- Dr. Holloway will lead a didactic presentation on evidence-based strategies for addressing isolation and loneliness.
- Lisa Reed, Senior Account Manager at Careforth, will share a case presentation, encouraging peer input and collaborative solutions.
- Megan Betz, Project Coordinator at Eskenazi Health, will close with a “Mindful Moment” to reinforce the session’s themes of compassion and presence.
Participants include UnitedHealthcare and Humana care coordinators, Area Agencies on Aging, independent care managers, and service providers.
Dr. Holloway’s Perspective
For Dr. Holloway, communication lies at the heart of every solution. As he often reminds organizations:
“Just because someone has the title of manager doesn’t make them a leader. True leadership requires communication, empathy, and clarity of role.”
In this session, he will underscore how social-emotional intelligence, interprofessional collaboration, and intentional intergenerational engagement can transform not just individual well-being, but entire systems of care.
Event Details
- Topic: Solutions to Social Isolation and Loneliness
- Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EST
- Location: Virtual
- Audience: Care coordinators, healthcare professionals, service providers
By tackling isolation and loneliness at their roots, Dr. Holloway continues to chart pathways for more compassionate, connected, and effective healthcare.
If you’re committed to improving outcomes for older adults and building resilient, compassionate teams, consider partnering with Dr. Holloway and Tellegacy to bring training, intergenerational programs, or customized solutions to your organization.
📩 Contact Dr. Holloway directly at jeremy.holloway@tellegacy.com to explore how these evidence-based strategies can be integrated into your workforce and community.
