06/01/2026
Carpinteria’s Community Services Program Director Jena Jenkins recently spoke about healthy aging in men at the National Council on Aging’s National Conference in Arlington, Virginia.
Jenkins’ topic, “From Isolation to Connection: Programming Specialized for Aging Men,” helped participants learn actionable approaches to improve mental health, increase participation and foster stronger social connections among older men in community and organizational settings, according to a press brief from Carpinterian Lisa Guravitz.