Why are “Companion” volunteers in long-term care so important?

Having these incredible "companion" volunteers in long-term care communities is absolutely crucial! They make a world of difference for people living in care communities who often feel lonely and disconnected. They long someone who makes them feel loved, who restores their dignity and self-worth.

When asked how she was doing in her new home, she said this:

“I have a lot of people around me, nurses, aides, but there is no one here just for me.”

Everyone needs someone that we can confide in, share our deepest thoughts, likes and fears. As one older man observed:

“To be human is to be loved and to have someone to love and as far as I can tell, I am still human.”
Clarence, 92 years of age

And that's where you come in...

Your support brightens their lives. Your generous year-end gift helps us combat loneliness and social isolation.

Supporting the National Association of Long-Term Care Volunteers (NALTCV), means you're making a direct impact on the lives of people living in long-term care communities. Your generosity enables us to create top-notch recruiting and training programs for the 15,000 long-term care communities across the United States. Together, let's ensure that no person living in a long-term care community has to suffer from loneliness or feel disconnected.

So, what do you say? Together, we can make a difference! 

Thank you in advance for your generosity!