PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Twice a week, Deborah Washington spends a few hours with 89-year-old Masa Hunley in her Germantown apartment. They do everyday things, but they do them together. "I had retired ...

The city of Corpus Christi sponsors the Senior Companion Program through AmeriCorps as a way to assist clients with daily activities to improve independence and quality of life Currently, there are 60 ...

Loneliness among older adults has reached serious levels. With the growing number of "soloagers" - people who, by choice or ...

As people move into retirement or their senior years, many look to dogs for companionship and emotional connection. While pets offer proven benefits for mental and physical well-being, not every dog’s ...

SHERIDAN — Many elderly people are at risk of being placed in nursing homes because they simply don't have anyone to turn to. But a few people like Sheridan volunteers, Carol Braach, Janet Hart and ...

ST. PAUL — Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking volunteers to offer friendship and support to older adults in the community. Senior Companion Service volunteers are 55 and older and visit ...

Melissa Slama radiates the happy energy of someone who truly enjoys her work. “I’ve spent my whole career serving the needs of the developmentally disabled. The funny thing is,” she says, laughing, ...

The companions provide services to the clients, including light housekeeping, light meal preparation and companionship. Companions may accompany clients to appointments using public transportation, ...