ISOLATION is deadly for seniors

Loneliness in our elderly population is a growing problem in our country. Millions of seniors are disconnected from friends and family, many living alone with no way to engage with the outside world. They feel forgotten. As a result, their emotional and physical health has been severely compromised. Loneliness-induced depression, heart disease, obesity, and other diseases have increased for seniors in the last few years.

Loneliness has been called the “silent killer.” AARP, USA Today

Isolation creates serious long-term emotional and physical health risks for seniors including depression, obesity, and heart disease, National Institute on Aging/National Institute of Health

Isolation is deadly for older adults, Yale University

PHONE CONVERSATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Just 10 minutes of talking improves memory, University of Michigan

Talking improves mood and emotional resilience, University of Arizona 

Layperson-delivered, empathy-focused phone calls improve loneliness, depression, and anxiety, JAMA Psychiatry 

Downloadable flyers about our program: English flyer, Chinese flyer for seniors, Hindi flyer.