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Managing Partner Andrew MacPherson Testifies before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging

Managing Partner and Founding Principal Andrew MacPherson, speaking on behalf of the Foundation for Social Connection Action Network (F4SCAN), testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and delivered a powerful message: loneliness among older adults is a public health crisis we can no longer ignore.

In his testimony, Andrew emphasized the devastating health and economic impacts of social isolation and called for bold policy solutions, including:

✅ Passing the SENIOR Act to integrate loneliness into the Older Americans Act

✅ Increasing funding for senior nutrition programs and community-based resources

✅ Expanding intergenerational initiatives that foster meaningful connections

✅ Improving broadband access to bridge the digital divide for older adults

✅ Strengthening Medicare coverage to include routine screenings and support services

Andrew also announced the F4SCAN’s Federal Policy Priorities for Social Connection, a framework of 130 strategic solutions to combat loneliness and foster social well-being.

We are proud to support efforts that drive real change in social connection policy. Together, we can build a future where connection—not loneliness—defines the aging experience.

Read our summary of the hearing

Read more F4SCAN policy recommendations on the F4SCAN website.