County of Grande Prairie offering phone calls for seniors experiencing loneliness
The County of Grande Prairie has launched a new initiative to connect seniors with volunteers for weekly phone calls, and is inviting any seniors feeling lonely to participate.
The Keep in Touch (KIT) program allows County residents over the age of 50 to connect with a volunteer for a weekly phone call.
“Our goal is to decrease loneliness amongst seniors and build connection and compassion through conversation,” says Dale Bond, Home Support Coordinator for the County of Grande Prairie.
Bond says the past year under the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions has been very difficult for people, and there has been an increase in loneliness, which this program will hopefully resolve.