Jaya Manjunath's guest appearances

Jaya Manjunath

Giving Back Podcast

Dreaming of Cooperstown

Michelle Pagtakhan

Rob Lowe

Vivien Hoexter

Chip Conley

Jess Ekstrom

Laura Lane

Ryan Lee

Chris Dickerson

Jia Jiang

Rene Martinez

Taylor King

Erin Pheil

Andy Bales

Amberly Lago

Greg Warner

OwlTail

Do you have a senior friend or perhaps a parent or grandparent that you fear is feeling lonely or isolated?  There are serious physiological and psychological components to loneliness and isolation. Studies have found that socially isolated elders are twice as likely to die prematurely, with a mortality rate comparable to smoking. Some studies even show that loneliness is nearly twice as dangerous as obesity. It can wreak havoc with your immune system and increase inflammation, leading to diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and other serious health conditions.  My guest today, Jaya Manjunath, is taking action to reduce senior isolation through Seniors with Skills, the charitable organization she was inspired to create.  Seniors with Skills is on a mission to create a movement to end social isolation of seniors in the United States. Through their Cards and Knitting Program and their Computer Training Program Seniors with Skills volunteers are helping seniors’ lead impactful lives while improving their cognitive function and overall quality of life. Ensuring that seniors have a source of social connection and a platform for positively impacting others will boost longevity and contribute to mental health and well-being.  My interview with Jaya was eye opening and inspired me to examine more closely my relationship with aging loved ones.  You can help Jaya and Seniors With Skills in their mission by visiting, https://www.seniorswithskills.org/  20 facts about senior isolation that will stun you, https://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/10-17-14-facts-about-senior-isolation/   You are not alone: 6 steps to reduce senior isolation, https://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/9-2-14-reduce-senior-isolation/

Do you have a senior friend or perhaps a parent or grandparent that you fear is feeling lonely or isolated? There are serious physiological and psychological components to loneliness and isolation. Studies have found that socially isolated elders are twice as likely to die prematurely, with a mortality rate comparable to smoking. Some studies even show that loneliness is nearly twice as dangerous as obesity. It can wreak havoc with your immune system and increase inflammation, leading to diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and other serious health conditions. My guest today, Jaya Manjunath, is taking action to reduce senior isolation through Seniors with Skills, the charitable organization she was inspired to create. Seniors with Skills is on a mission to create a movement to end social isolation of seniors in the United States. Through their Cards and Knitting Program and their Computer Training Program Seniors with Skills volunteers are helping seniors’ lead impactful lives while improving their cognitive function and overall quality of life. Ensuring that seniors have a source of social connection and a platform for positively impacting others will boost longevity and contribute to mental health and well-being. My interview with Jaya was eye opening and inspired me to examine more closely my relationship with aging loved ones. You can help Jaya and Seniors With Skills in their mission by visiting, <a href="https://www.seniorswithskills.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.seniorswithskills.org/</a> 20 facts about senior isolation that will stun you, <a href="https://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/10-17-14-facts-about-senior-isolation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/10-17-14-facts-about-senior-isolation/</a> You are not alone: 6 steps to reduce senior isolation, <a href="https://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/9-2-14-reduce-senior-isolation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/9-2-14-reduce-senior-isolation/</a>

Seniors With Skills wants to end social isolation of seniors | Jaya Manjunath

Jaya Manjunath is the Founder of Seniors With Skills, a non-profit organization that aims to improve the overall quality of life for seniors through social engagement. The organization originally started in Toronto, but has since moved to many different states in the US. On this week’s episode, Jaya shares how her organization helps seniors get out of isolation and find a new purpose as they reach a new stage in their life.    Key Takeaways: [3:25] Who is Jaya, and what is Seniors With Skills all about?  [9:15] Why is it important for seniors to get active and volunteer?  [12:30] Why is this cause so important for Jaya? [15:15] When Jaya started working with seniors, what was the initial reaction to that?  [21:20] Jaya explains how she and her team are growing her nonprofit and bringing it to other cities in the U.S.. [23:30] What types of activities can the seniors do? [26:15] Seniors from all over want to volunteer because of the fun activities Seniors With Skills has for them.  [28:00] Jaya shares a story about Barbara and the awesome work she’s doing.  [32:00] If you want to start a volunteer project, just do it! Jaya started doing this work for years before it made sense to create a nonprofit.  [35:35] Jaya talks about some of the seniors she’s worked with and how volunteer work  has made a difference in their lives.  [43:00] Becoming a Seniors With Skills volunteer is life-changing!  [46:00] What’s next for Jaya?    Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast Seniors With Skills Email: Volunteering@SeniorsWithSkills.org Jaya Manjunath on LinkedIn

Jaya Manjunath is the Founder of Seniors With Skills, a non-profit organization that aims to improve the overall quality of life for seniors through social engagement. The organization originally started in Toronto, but has since moved to many different states in the US. On this week’s episode, Jaya shares how her organization helps seniors get out of isolation and find a new purpose as they reach a new stage in their life.  Key Takeaways: [3:25] Who is Jaya, and what is Seniors With Skills all about?  [9:15] Why is it important for seniors to get active and volunteer?  [12:30] Why is this cause so important for Jaya? [15:15] When Jaya started working with seniors, what was the initial reaction to that?  [21:20] Jaya explains how she and her team are growing her nonprofit and bringing it to other cities in the U.S.. [23:30] What types of activities can the seniors do? [26:15] Seniors from all over want to volunteer because of the fun activities Seniors With Skills has for them.  [28:00] Jaya shares a story about Barbara and the awesome work she’s doing.  [32:00] If you want to start a volunteer project, just do it! Jaya started doing this work for years before it made sense to create a nonprofit.  [35:35] Jaya talks about some of the seniors she’s worked with and how volunteer work  has made a difference in their lives.  [43:00] Becoming a Seniors With Skills volunteer is life-changing!  [46:00] What’s next for Jaya?  Mentioned in This Episode: <a href="http://givingbackpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giving Back Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.seniorswithskills.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seniors With Skills</a> Email: <a href="mailto:Volunteering@SeniorsWithSkills.org">Volunteering@SeniorsWithSkills.org</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaya-manjunath-662895167" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jaya Manjunath on LinkedIn</a>

322: Giving Seniors a New Purpose — Jaya Manjunath with Seniors With Skills