Community Friendship program helps seniors remain independent at home
The Community Friendship Volunteer Program provides daily support and social connection intended to help local seniors remain in their homes, regardless of income.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The Community Friendship Volunteer Program helps local seniors remain independent in their own homes by providing basic daily support and social connection.
The program addresses situations in which rural seniors may otherwise move into long-term care because they lack day-to-day assistance or companionship, rather than because they need medical care. Ray Babowicz explained the program’s role in the provided report.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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