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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 2. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States, 3. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 4. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, United States, 5. University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan, United States, 6. WashU Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States  \nSocial isolation and loneliness are growing public health concerns that negatively impact older and younger adults. A national report found that one in four adults aged 65+ is socially isolated, while a 2023 survey revealed that 44% of college students experience depression and 37% struggle with anxiety. Perfect Pair, a national nonprofit, combats these issues by fostering intergenerational relationships between college students and older adults. Participants are paired based on shared backgrounds and interests, meeting weekly to share stories and participate in activities like language learning and painting. A retrospective survey of participants with at least 12 meeting hours demonstrated significant benefits. Among older adult respondents (N = 39), 100% felt they gained a companion/friend, 83.3% felt less lonely, 97.2% looked forward to meetings, and 81.1% felt they have closer ties to the younger generation. Additionally, 91.9% felt increased happiness after meetings and 73% reported an improvement in their mental health. Among younger adult respondents (N = 67), 96.7% learned something new from their  \n820 Innovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2  \npair, 96.7% felt an increase in happiness after meetings, 91.8% felt they better understand aging/long-term care communities, 95.1% felt they have closer ties to the older generation, and 73.4% reported an improvement in their mental health. Perfect Pair participation led to a reduction in loneliness, increased intergenerational connection, and improved mental health for both older and younger adults. Intergenerational programming like Perfect Pair demonstrates a valuable potential to combat social isolation and loneliness through building meaningful connections.","cbCaip6yDooUzITB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaip6yDooUzITB","pdf",1447691,"English","# Background\n## Perfect Pair intervention\n## Study design and participant outcomes\n## Key findings for older adults\n## Key findings for younger adults\n## Overall impact and implications","[{\"question\":\"What public health problem does the Perfect Pair program address?\",\"answer\":\"It targets social isolation and loneliness, which negatively affect both older and younger adults.\"},{\"question\":\"What did the study show for older adult participants?\",\"answer\":\"Among older adults (N=39), all reported gaining a companion or friend, most felt less lonely, and 73% reported improved mental health after meetings.\"},{\"question\":\"How did younger adult participants benefit from Perfect Pair?\",\"answer\":\"Among younger adults (N=67), 96.7% learned something new and reported increased happiness, with many reporting better understanding of aging communities and closer ties to older adults, and 73.4% noting improved mental health.\"}]","COMBATING SOCIAL ISOLATION - EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF AN INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM ‘PERFECT PAIR’ | PDF",1790644873]