The Senior Companions program is a federally funded program in all 50 states which connects isolated senior with a friendly weekly visit from a volunteer. Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and be able to serve between 15 and 40 hours per week. Senior Companions addresses loneliness which may arise from isolation. To read about the Senior Companion program in action in Maine, follow our link to NPR.org. Federally Funded Companions Keep Seniors Connected To Their Neighbors By Patty White | NPR.org Isolation is an issue for many seniors, especially in rural places. It can lead to loneliness, which Continue Reading