Dutchess County's 'Friendly Calls' program pairs seniors with volunteers for a weekly chat on the phone, a potential lifeline for those dealing with loneliness. JohnBDias reports.
Dutchess County's Office for the Aging has started a program centered around it to help seniors experiencing loneliness. "It's someone to talk to. Otherwise it gets very lonely." Crepezzi has five kids who call frequently, but every additional voice she hears on the phone connects her to the outside world. She lives alone and craves human interaction.
The initiative connects the seniors with volunteers, who only need a phone, a friendly personality and the willingness to have an uplifting conversation. Todd Tancredi, director of the Office for the Aging, believes the initiative is needed now more than ever.
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