The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that encourage social interaction, ultimately decreasing social isolation and the factors that hinder social interaction, ultimately increasing social isolation in older adults. Research in this area is important to the field of speech-language pathology in order to identify specific causes of social isolation, create reliable and valid assessment measures,develop strategies for prevention and intervention as well as understand how to create an environment for older adults to have their physical, social and emotional needs met. A 30-minute interview was conducted where the principal investigator administered a set of questionnaires to adults ages 55 and over living in Southern New Jersey. Preliminary results indicate visits/phone calls from friends, family or religious groups were ranked highest as facilitators of social interaction and health limitations were ranked highest as barriers of social interaction.