Old Friends

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly serves lonely and isolated elderly in nine cities within the United States. These people most often lack a social network of family and friends or have few opportunities to develop social relationships. They need and want companionship and friendship.

By visiting, socializing, and offering programs that promote independent living, we strive to meet the emotional and physical needs of our elderly friends. For some, isolation comes with growing older. Children move away to follow their work, spouses and friends die, a car wears out and is not replaced, or a driver's license is surrendered or revoked because of illness. This isolation is often compounded by poverty. In these difficult situations we extend a helping hand. Our programs combat loneliness and help our elderly friends remain in their own homes.

Although being poor is not a criterion for our friendship, we do take into consideration the impact a lack of financial resources has on a person's quality of life. All of our services are free and designed to relieve isolation and loneliness, which can produce emotional pain as well as mental and physical deterioration.