Peter Kaye speaks with Janet Seckel-Cerrotti of FriendshipWorks about their unique volunteer based programs designed to end elder isolation while creating meaningful connections. Seckel-Cerrotti discusses some staggering health statistics related to social isolation and loneliness and shares heart-warming stories of seniors and their FriendshipWorks’ matches bridging the generation gap and becoming in some cases life-long friends. She shares the encouraging thought that, “You’re never to old to have a new friend and you’re never too young to have an old friend”. Seckel-Cerrotti also spotlights their medical escort program that provides seniors with companions to help navigate medical appointments and provide often needed emotional support.
Original airdate: 1/28/2024
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Peter joined EMF in 2008 and he covers most of Northeastern U.S. (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI & VT), San Juan, PR, and St. Thomas, VI, including major markets New York City and Boston.
