Isolation Is Like Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day” — Housing, Homelessness and Hope for Seniors

Melinda Forstey, President & CEO of Serving Seniors, discusses the devastating impact of social isolation on older adults and why one out of three unsheltered individuals 55+ is “simply not acceptable.” Forstey talks about the lack of affordable housing, corporate volunteer engagement and the upcoming Sunshine Gala empowering vulnerable seniors. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/