Aging Ahead’s Friendly Caller program helps older adults remain connected to their community and to each other. Both volunteers making the calls and the individuals receiving the calls describe the program as impactful. Citing feelings of loneliness when Ellie joined the program in June, she recently shared, “This program is wonderful, and the volunteer, Jenny, is such a delight! We are separated by a couple of generations, and yet she brings such light into my life. I can’t thank you enough for this program and bringing Jenny into my life.” Another Aging Ahead client, Mary, shared, “The weekly calls are uplifting, and I look forward to my calls every Thursday! We really get along well and have a lot in common.”
If you are an older adult, or if you know someone who would welcome a weekly call from a Friendly Caller, there are caring volunteers ready to call and say ‘hi’. If interested in signing up for this program or to become a volunteer, please email Laura Conners, at lconners@agingahead.org or call 636-207-4204.