Approximately 1 in 4 older adults experience social isolation. 🌍💔 Older adults are at a higher risk for loneliness due to factors like living alone and dealing with loss or grief. To combat this, coloradogerontologicalsociety launched two amazing programs: the Mental Health Counseling Program and the Telephone Buddies Program 📞🤝. Caring for Denver supports these programs to connect volunteers with older individuals who may feel isolated, offering weekly calls that provide emotional support, human connection, and referrals to mental health professionals when needed. 🧠❤️ Check out this testimonial from a participant who shares how the program has been a “lifesaver.” 🙌✨ 🔗 Click the link in bio to read more about the impact of CGS and these programs! 💬👥 #telephonebuddy #olderadultsmentalhealth #seniorwellness #CaringforDenver #socialisolation #lonliness #mentalhealthmatters