Combating Elder Loneliness — Community Research Brief
Analysis of friendly visit programmes, reading companions, and emotional support models within time-banking communities.
Service Vertical
Visits, companionship
Friendly visits, reading companions, festival support, and emotional companionship to reduce loneliness among elders.
Research & Policy
In-depth research briefs, policy frameworks, and reference guides for volunteers and community partners.
Analysis of friendly visit programmes, reading companions, and emotional support models within time-banking communities.
Articles & Stories
Our openness is our gift to the future. Ageing is not about holding on to the past—it is about finding one's place in the future. When wisdom meets curiosity, generations do not drift apart—they grow together.
Volunteers help elders prepare for Diwali, Holi, and local festivals.
Volunteers read newspapers and books aloud for elders with low vision.
How regular companionship visits reduce isolation among single elderly residents.