Social Capital
"Social Capital" refers to the degree of trust and connectedness an individual has with neighbors, family, friends and others such as a faith community. Research shows that a high degree of social capital is associated with better health and a higher quality of life. What steps can be taken to build social capital in areas where it is weak?
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Social Capital, Chapter Six of
"Laying the Foundation for an Age-Friendly Philadelphia."
Map - 2010 Philadelphia Crime & the Older Adult Population
Inspired by programs in Chicago and Pittsburg, click here to learn more about a dialoged that GenPhilly catalyzed to help seniors with snow removal in the winter!