How Community Volunteer Networks Can Transform Elder Care and Reduce U.S. Healthcare System Burden

Jake Dresden, Metro Denver Director of A Little Help, shares how community volunteer networks are supporting thousands of older adults while strengthening local care systems.In this conversation:Why social isolation is one of the biggest risks for aging populationsHow volunteer-based care networks complement professional servicesLessons organizations can apply to build stronger community support systemsFor professionals working in aging services, public health, or social care, this episode explores scalable ways to expand support beyond traditional clinical models.GUEST RESOURCES:A Little Help's Youtube Channel: @ALittleHelpCOA Little Help website: https://alittlehelp.org/LinkedIn: Jake DresdenEmail: [email protected] to Village Network: https://www.vtvnetwork.org/Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/alittlehelpCOInstagram = https://www.instagram.com/alittlehelpco/Support Our Mission:Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200Resources:Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speakerConsulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.comHealth-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.comBooks: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHHContact Us: [email protected]: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.