As people get older, one challenge that may not be on everyone’s radar is the social isolation that many seniors face. CompanionLink is an organization working to address this issue through a program connecting younger volunteers with older adults to create authentic and meaningful connections. Candace Daniel spoke with David Kepes, Co-Founder and CEO of CompanionLink, and Hyman Blajchman a member of CompanionLink’s Senior Advisory Board, about the impact the program is having.
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Combatting isolation by connecting seniors with companions
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