At Cambia Health Foundation, we’re proud to sponsor a new collection of videos produced by PBS NewsHour's Brief But Spectacular that explore evolving beliefs about age and the opportunities to find purpose and joy through new communities that foster connection. Brief But Spectacular produces powerful collections of short-form videos. They highlight impactful changemakers from around the globe that inspire viewers to walk in someone else’s shoes. This new series titled ‘The New Longevity’ includes stories that each feature a powerful solution taking root somewhere around the world.
- Multigenerational living and found family (Portland, OR): At the Bridge Meadows apartment community, near Portland, OR, the eldest residents sign on to become trusted and nurturing mentors, caregivers, and friends to children who have experienced the trauma of being in the foster care system. Three generations — elders, foster parents, and kids — feel stronger and safer through the social connections and safety net of the built-in services there. In this episode, we meet a family of five, forged by Bridge Meadows. Watch the video HERE.
- Artists & Elders (Bay Area, CA): Arts and culture foster a sense of community among generations in the San Francisco Bay area, through “For You,” a group that creates and shares performance as a gift to be enjoyed by a specific person. Its founders launched “Artists & Elders” during the pandemic to connect artists to isolated older adults who face a higher risk of developing serious health issues. Watch the video HERE.
- Supporting LGBTQ+ older adults (Chicago, IL): Older adults are less likely to share their LGBTQ+ identities with care providers than younger generations, and their silence can compromise physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being. But in a growing number of places like the Chicago residential center H.O.M.E, people can feel peace and belonging thanks to staff who learn to understand their diverse challenges and create inclusive, welcoming environments. Watch the video HERE.
At Cambia Health Foundation, we support the well-being of older adults by funding solutions that reduce isolation and loneliness, strengthen social connectivity, and increase behavioral health access within whole-person health models. Since 2022, the Foundation has invested more than $1 million in organizations that are supporting Healthy and Connected Aging.