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Family and Elders Program
This program facilitates the matching of individuals and families who become companions, advocates, and extended families for nursing home/assisted living elders who have little or no visitation. Individuals and families are rewarded by the one-on-one relationships that are cultivated with the elders. The loneliness of the elders is then replaced by the caring presence and continued support of the Bessie's Hope volunteers. The volunteers receive orientation, training, materials and on-going support to ensure program success.
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n our Family and Elders Program, individuals and families are matched with nursing home elders who have little or visitation.
Volunteer Opportunities
Close to70% of nursing home residents receive and average of ONE visit per year.n our Family and Elders Program, individuals and families are matched with nursing home elders who have little or visitation.