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Friendly Voices

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Press

Inspired by the pandemic, Menlo Park women create phone buddy program for isolated seniors

Menlo Park Almanac — 07/21/2021


Friendly Voices offers lifeline for lonely seniors

McKnights Senior Living — 06/07/21


Nonprofit 'Phone Pal' system connects Glendale senior with new best friend in California

TMJ4 News Milwaukee — 05/05/21


How Phone Buddies Can Help Social Isolation in Nursing Homes

CareStory — 03/17/21


The Nursing Home Podcast — 09/20


For nursing home residents, COVID-19 sparks an epidemic of loneliness 

USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism — 08/13/20


quotes

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"Having a phone buddy has brightened my days. I look forward to speaking to (my volunteer phone buddy) every week. I'm so grateful that my phone buddy came into my life! " 

- R., senior client, age 63


"I was lonely, it’s nice to have someone to talk to about interesting things." 

- K., senior client, age 72


"My [senior loved one] is so happy for her phone calls. She raved and raved about [the volunteer] who calls her. I’m so appreciative." - family member of client


""Thank you so much for working so hard with (our seniors)...I know they really enjoy it and look forward to the break it gives them!" 

- C. Waldner, administrator


I think (Friendly Voices) is awesome. So many seniors are lonely and just want someone to talk to." 

- A. Shivers, activities director


"Your team is a blessing to our residents." 

- J. Pacaldo, assisted living director

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P.O. Box 63, Menlo Park CA, 94026-0063


Friendly Voices does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. 


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