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Caring Callers

As we age, we all continue to have the same basic and universal human needs: to love and be loved, to connect with others and stay connected, and to be recognized as a valuable part of the human family. Caring Callers fulfill the unmet needs of the frail, socially isolated, and home-bound elderly in San Luis Obispo County by developing mutually caring friendships, building support systems, and creating new connections that enrich the entire community. Caring Callers volunteers make free weekly in-home visits that provide reassurance and comfort to homebound older persons, and help the somewhat functionally impaired remain in their residence.  During a visit the pair may chat, play cards or board games, take walks and drives or go shopping.  The caller may also provide transportation to doctors’ appointments or therapy sessions.  Volunteers come from all age, groups and walks of life.

Please visit our website at www.caringcallersslo.org