Published in the The Almanac on July 21, 2021.
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The phone-based Friendly Voices program partnered with Avenidas to engage seniors in conversation and help them easily connect with others during the pandemic.
To request phone calls from our Volunteer Corps, visit our services list.
According to a report cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults age 45 and older feel lonely and nearly one-fourth of adults 65 and older are considered socially isolated or lacking social connections.
Kate Bradshaw, The Almanac