Meet the Seniors Waiting for a Friend!
This summer, we've seen an abundance of senior applications, and more than 50 older adults across Gallatin Valley and Park County are waiting for a friend.
These seniors are veterans, gardeners, retired teachers, musicians, and lifelong Montanans, all hoping for someone to share coffee, conversation, and companionship with this summer.
Browse the profiles below. Your new friend is waiting for you.
Scroll to the bottom for Seniors Outside of Bozeman and Belgrade
David L, male, 74 years old
David is originally from Wisconsin. He moved to Bozeman in 1996 because his sister lives here, but they are no longer close. He has a cat named Willy and enjoys listening to music, especially classic rock and classical. David lives at Darlington Manor and still drives himself. He used to enjoy photography but is unsure how to use the new technology. David has been feeling a sense of loneliness and needs people in the community with whom he can partake in activities and relate to. David is funny and edgy. Special consideration: His back causes problems, and mobility is limited in some situations.
Steve H, Male, 89 years old
Steve lives in Bozeman with his wife, out by the Hyalite foothills. He has Alzheimer’s and needs more social interaction. Steve is very sweet and is excited to make a new friend. He really enjoys socializing, whether it’s talking or just listening to someone. He was in the Coast Guard, a career teacher, and loves music. Someone who would want to play chess and who could maybe play their instrument for him; they also have a piano. Steve would enjoy having someone sit with him rather than going on outings. This would be a good time for his wife, Sherrill, to get back into her hobbies, such as swimming. Steve is from San Francisco but moved here because his wife is from Montana. M, W, or Fri are potential days to see Steve, so they have flexibility. Special Considerations: Alzheimer’s, hard of hearing, and mobility is limited.
Sheryl B, 68 years old
Sheryl lives near the Loaf’ n Jug on Main. She is originally from Nebraska and grew up on a farm. She is a big Chiefs fan, and her Sundays are for football. Sheryl never had any children and is hoping for a Befriender who will help her organize her home. She needs to go through old paperwork and throw it away, wants to get rid of a bunch of clothes, and help put her sheets on her bed (she does everything else but can’t get the sheets on her bed). Sheryl loves friends with a raunchy and quirky sense of humor; she loves to laugh at ridiculous things. She would enjoy grabbing an occasional meal somewhere that is not expensive. Special Considerations: CPAP, on oxygen, mobility sometimes limited. Still drives.
Virginia S, 62 years old
Virginia lives in Bozeman behind Lowe’s and is homebound. She is looking for someone to keep her company as she gets lonely. She used to love traveling and adventures when she was younger. She still enjoys doing arts & crafts and gardening. She loves connection and new friends, and she is very nice and excited for this opportunity. Special Considerations: She uses a motorized wheelchair due to leg amputation and doesn’t have a prosthetic, so she is mostly confined to her room. Her mobility is limited.
John M, Male, 66 years old
John lives in assisted living near the hospital. He used to be a truck driver and lay asphalt. He also helped his brother with his sporting goods store. He loves to play golf, talk about auto mechanics, loves animals, hang out at the beach, and talk basketball. John is very sweet and funny; at his home, he likes to sit in the sun and enjoy the fresh air. He is excited to have a new friend to make memories with. Special Consideration: Uses a walker.
Mac M, 65 years old
Mac lives near Bozeman High and would like someone to visit so she can have more socialization. She lives with her 11-year-old teacup poodle, Barbie, whom she loves dearly! Those two go everywhere together. She is a veteran and used to volunteer with Family Promise, Love INC, & the Symphony. She loves to do diamond art and cross-stitching. Mac is looking for a volunteer who has a good sense of humor, likes to laugh, and can brighten her day when she is feeling down. She is hoping to make a new friend who might enjoy going to Wednesday bingo with her in Belgrade, go shopping, or just sit and chat with her. Mac has a sarcastic sense of humor and enjoys making others laugh! Special Considerations: Mac uses oxygen as she has lung cancer and is on hospice.
Anetta V, 91 years old
Anetta lives off of Hunters Way. She grew up outside of Chicago, but has lived in MT since the 1940s. She was married and has 2 sons. One of them lives in Eugene, and the other lives in Portland, OR. When she first moved to Bozeman, she worked at JCPenney and Sears. Once she had her two sons, she became a stay-at-home mom. She now enjoys reading, word searches, craft-making, flowers, listening to live music, going to activities at the Lodge, and shopping. A companion would greatly benefit Anetta. She would enjoy getting out of the Lodge for a little bit, running errands, going on a drive, or possibly doing things around her apartment. She is a very sweet lady who is super excited about meeting a new friend! She would prefer an older, female volunteer who could meet with her in the mornings after 9 a.m. Special Considerations: Uses a walker and can’t walk too far or for too long.
Ann M, 78 years old
Ann just moved from Livingston to Bozeman to an assisted living near campus. She is looking for a friend to keep her company! She is originally from Missouri and has a diverse work history. She has 4 children, one of whom has sadly passed. She is also widowed. Ann used to love volunteering. She is a very social person, but has become lonely and is ready to meet someone new. She enjoys crafting, painting, and beading. She had a Befriender in Livingston, and her friend was so sad that she was moving; they had such a good time together! Ann is very sweet. Special Considerations: She is in the early stages of dementia and has trouble getting her words out sometimes, but overall is very capable and mobile.
Mary F, 88 years old
Mary lives in Bozeman; however, originally from San Francisco, Mary is a self-declared city girl! She has 2 children. Mary used to be a bookkeeper. She enjoys reading, bowling, and going to thrift stores. She stays updated with all the famous celebrities and stars; people used to tell her she looked like Grace Kelly! Mary is a private person and would benefit from a consistent one-on-one match. She was also a house mother. She is looking for someone to visit with her and make her feel important! Special Considerations: She is in hospice care. She lacks mobility and is on oxygen.
Susan S, 81 years old
Susan lives in Belgrade, shortly off of Main. She was a medical transcriptionist for 34 years. Susan has a daughter, a grandson, and a great-granddaughter, whom she lives with. She likes to do puzzles, read, go for drives, window shop, and go to little local restaurants to eat or grab a drink. She also volunteers at her church. Susan would prefer mostly home activities; however, she would love to play bingo at the Belgrade Senior Center on Wednesdays and get out and about on occasion. Susan is very sweet and is looking forward to doing something for herself by gaining a Befriender. There are two dogs in the house. Special Considerations: Susan doesn't have any mobility issues but does need shorter walks and does not drive anymore.
James B, Male, 78 years old
James is widowed and has 3 grown sons. He was a painting instructor and football coach at Bozeman Schools. He was also a Ski Host at Big Sky Resort. He enjoys pheasant hunting, skiing, photography, art, and traveling. He did some travel in Iran and Venezuela! Special Considerations: Uses a cane.
Margarete M, 85 years old. Match in Progress
Margarete just moved to Bozeman from Denver to be closer to her son! She is originally from Austria and survived WWII, being raised by her grandparents. Margarete is passionate about travel and has wonderful stories from watching the Sagrada Familia being built in Barcelona to meeting the Pope! She enjoys funny conversation and is interested in forming a friendship through Befrienders. Because she is new to Bozeman, exploring new spots and seeing the city is an interest of hers! Margarete lives near Rose Park. Special Considerations: She mentioned that she is struggling with sciatica and is looking to stay healthy and mobile. She does not drive.
Janice S, 91 years old
Janice lives off of Oak in a senior living facility. Janice has been a Befriender for the last 3 years, and her Befriender just moved away. They were really close and continue to stay in touch. Janice used to work as a coordinator for Hollywood activities in Florida. Janice is a Christian and wants someone with the same values as her. She has two daughters and loves to engage in different activities. Janice is very wise and loves human connection. She loves playing Bingo, word games, and cooking. She enjoys reading anything by Paul Harvey. She’s hoping to go to Olive Garden or Wendy’s with her Befriender and also have them over to visit with her at her senior living home in Bozeman. Special Considerations: Uses a wheelchair.
Brenda L, 84 years old
Brenda lives off of Oak in a senior living facility. Originally from Georgia, Brenda is a retired middle school math teacher, devoted wife to Nelson for 53 years until his passing in 2018, and proud mother of Andrew. She resides at The Cottage at Highgate Senior Living in Bozeman. Her interests include reading, education and mathematics, Penn State athletics, and her Presbyterian church community. Throughout her life, she has volunteered through her church and supported Penn State athletics and the School of Music. She values learning, faith, family, and community connection. Special Considerations: Brenda has significant short-term memory loss related to cognitive decline. She remains fairly ambulatory, with good hearing and vision. Conversations may be most enjoyable when focused on the present and familiar interests.
Verlyn R, Male, 93 years old
Verlyn lives in Bozeman and is an Army veteran. He used to live in Salt Lake City and collects rocks, coins, records, and more. He loves talking about all of his collections! He lives alone with his cat and misses being active and engaged with people. Special Considerations: Verlyn uses a wheelchair. He also has parkinsons and vertigo.
Steve S, Male, 64 years old
Steve has a master's degree in business and agriculture and spent his career as a watermaster in Wyoming, ensuring water rights were fairly observed within the agricultural community. Coming from a Wyoming ranching family, he enjoys talking about agriculture, Western history, and his life experiences. He also loves Christian hymns, children, and pets. Steve is looking for male companionship and would especially enjoy spending time with a younger volunteer who shares his interests and enjoys good conversation. Special Considerations: Uses a wheelchair but is mobile, experienced a stroke yet cognitively sharp. Prefers to be matched with a male volunteer.
Lorraine P, 91 years old on hold
Lorraine lives in Belgrade and is a creative and curious individual! She has a background in bookkeeping and a passion for the arts. She enjoys quilting, dollhouse miniatures, reading, restoring furniture, and searching for unique antique pieces. Having grown up in a military family, Lorraine had the opportunity to travel and experience different parts of the world. She values companionship, meaningful conversation, and opportunities to stay mentally engaged while sharing her many interests and life experiences. Special Considerations: Lorraine has some mobility and vision limitations that should be considered when planning activities.
Nora L, 81 years old Match in Progress
Nora is very sweet! She has been in the program for a few years and would love to have a friend who could help her write a children's book about her cats! She tires easily, so some weeks a phone call is all she needs from a Befriender. She has been in Bozeman for 32 years. She is very kind, funny, and direct; she will tell you how it is. She is very open to the world around her and understands that life is full of hardships. She has always opened her doors to people who need someone to talk to. Nora plays the accordion and loves to do puzzles. She has two cats that she loves dearly and likes to keep busy. She would love to make a new friend to have someone to visit with! Nora lives near Oak and 19th. A friend who can be an advocate for her, especially in the winter months, when she sometimes can’t get her car cleaned off with the snow and will be stuck at home. A friendly neighbor who can call Nora to check in and come over to chat if she is up for it. Special Considerations: Nora can walk around but uses a walker to help her; she has some vertigo and is losing her vision.
Sandy O, 75 years old
Sandy lives in Belgrade near the airport with her husband. She and her husband are both very sweet, and have been married for 50 years and have 2 children together. As Sandy’s dementia has gotten worse, her husband is looking for someone to keep her company. Sandy is originally from California and met her husband while living in Alaska! Sandy studied theatre in college and then went on to be a professor at MSU, teaching classes in Child and Family Studies. Sandy loves to talk about travel, academics, and her experiences as a professor. She is looking for someone who can chat with her, play card games, and read books with her. Sandy and her husband are homebodies and enjoy spending time with their daughter’s dog! Special Considerations: Sandy has memory loss, but opens up very quickly. She may get lost in her train of thought and start telling other stories, and will need some redirection.
Carol A, 90 years old
Carol just moved to Bozeman from Great Falls to be closer to her family. She is looking forward to getting to know the area. She is originally from Minnesota but has been in GF for 60+ years. She is independent and enjoys spending time with family, doing puzzles, and cooking. She is super bubbly and sweet. Carol would enjoy meeting with a friendly volunteer every other week for companionship and to help with errands like grocery shopping, going to the bank, or appointments such as getting her hair permed. She does best in the afternoon to run errands. Carol values staying active and independent and would appreciate someone to share conversation and time together while getting out into the community. Special Considerations: Carol is independent and prefers outings with minimal walking, as long distances can be difficult.
Nancy D, 81 years old
Nancy is a warm and thoughtful senior who enjoys reading, spending time with her granddaughter and family, and caring for her two cats. She is active in her Christian faith and enjoys conversations about the Bible. Nancy is a former teacher and was an avid runner and bicyclist. After moving to Bozeman to be closer to family, Nancy is looking for a friendly volunteer to spend time with and provide a little extra support as she navigates this stage of life. Special Considerations: Nancy uses a walker and can be unsteady on her feet, especially while recovering from a lower back injury.
Susan G, 60 years old
Susan lives in Belgrade by herself. She has a cat that was gifted to her by a friend. Susan has lived in Montana her whole life and has two children who also live in the area. She used to work in a parts and service department and enjoyed working on cars. She spends most of her time inside by herself and is looking for someone to talk to. She is very lonely, but really enjoys talking and getting to know people. She likes to talk about her children and grandchildren! Susan is a very sweet lady who could greatly benefit from a friend. She could use some help around the house with various tasks that she can’t do on her own since she is in a wheelchair. She also enjoys going out to eat. Special Considerations: She uses a wheelchair as she has MS, but is not limited in mobility.
Peggy B, 91 years old, Match in Progress
Peggy moved here from Upper Michigan a few years ago to be close to family. Peggy graduated from Michigan with her husband and was an administrator for Social Security. She worked her entire career in the federal government. Peggy resides in assisted living behind the hospital. She is still very mobile but needs her walker when going for longer walks. Peggy has a great sense of humor and many interests. Peggy loves current events, the US, and world history, humor, gardens, and light exercise. She also used to be an avid bridge player, and can be convinced to play games. Since moving to Bozeman, she has enjoyed going to the symphony with her granddaughter, riding around town, and learning what Bozeman has to offer. She is looking forward to meeting her new friend and is excited for this opportunity! Special Consideration: Uses a walker when going for long walks.
Mimi H, 83 years old, Match in Progress
Mimi lives near Gallatin High School. She has lived in many states on the East Coast and the South! Virginia, Texas, Arizona, Connecticut, and more. She moved to Bozeman because her sons live out here and she loves living in MT. She is an avid goer to the senior center and enjoys making friends. Mimi has a garden that she would like to work on with a Befriender. Mimi was a career sculptor and teacher. She is excited to make a new friend and spend time in her garden! Special Considerations: Shattered knee, uses a cane.
Cecilia H, 89 years old
Cecilia lives in Bozeman and is in need of some social interaction! She loves playing bingo and other games as well as having meaningful conversations. Special Considerations: Cecilia has low vision.
Julie W, 83 years old
Julie was a career elementary school teacher and a lover of art history. Julie is a proud mother, and she finds pleasure in flower arranging, reading, gardening, and travel.
Special Considerations: Julie experiences vision loss and has glaucoma.
David R, Male, 89 years old
David went to the University of California, Berkeley, and studied linguistics. He was a buyer for major companies before he retired. He loves rock climbing (climbed for 50 years!), gardening, reading, travel, and his wife! Special Consideration: David struggles with limited hearing and restriction of his right arm due to a previous stroke.
Chris C, 77 years old
Chris lives with her husband near the Painted Hills trail. She could benefit from socialization since she is mostly bedbound and on hospice. She enjoys Art, music, watching TV, and likes horses. Someone to spend time with her and visit would be wonderful. Special Consideration: Bedbound and Hospice
John C, Male, 93 years old
John lives near MSU at an assisted living facility. He grew up in Queens, NY, and was in the Navy. After the Navy, John was trying to make it as an actor! When this didn’t work out, he packed his bags and started his journey west. He graduated from Quincy College with a degree in History. John loves history and enjoys talking about it. He was a history and theatre teacher for many years in Casper, WY. When John retired, he moved to WA and was an avid sailor, sailing all over the Pacific Northwest. John moved to Bozeman two years ago with his daughter. He remains active, attending a boxing program at the YMCA three days a week and going on walks daily. He is very independent. He just wants to go on short trips to get out of the home, go to a bookstore, or go to get an ice cream. John loves sports, is a huge Yankees fan, and he loves going to Bookstores and thrifting. John is very kind AND loves to converse, ask questions, and make new friends! He is excited about this opportunity. Special Consideration: He is hard of hearing. He uses a cane for ambulation of short distances but needs a walker for longer distances. He is 93 with Parkinson’s, and he takes good care of himself and remains fairly active.
Joyce D, 94 years old
Joyce lives in an assisted living facility off of Oak St in Bozeman. Joyce lived in Kansas for 93 years before moving to Montana in 2025 to be closer to her family. Joyce was a primary and ESL teacher for 35 years, and also taught internationally in China, Honduras, and Mexico. She wrote 2 books about living in China. Joyce’s interests and hobbies include card games, languages (specifically Chinese and Spanish), and she used to love gardening. She also enjoys being a great-grandmother, poetry, and used to love world travel. Special Considerations: Wakes up after 1:00 pm. She is living independently and has food delivered since she has a mild choking issue. Joyce also has mobility issues and does not like to leave her apartment.
Raymond S, Male, 83 years old
Raymond lives in Belgrade and needs socialization as well as a little more activity in his life! He has a large family: four children, four granddaughters, two great-granddaughters, and a great-grandson on the way! He is an Army veteran. Raymond misses his dog and his cat and experiences loneliness. He likes bingo, card games, and long drives. He also loves to reminisce about the days when he could hunt and fish. Special considerations: Raymond cannot drive and has difficulty walking (he uses a walker) and trouble hearing.
Seniors Outside of Bozeman & Belgrade
Edmund Z, Male, Manhattan, 88 years old
Edmund lives in Manhattan with his daughter. He has 2 children who live locally and 1 in AK. When Edmund was told about Befrienders, he thought it was a great idea and felt it would help with the alone time when his daughter is at work. Edmund owned an auto body shop in Manhattan and was also in the Air Force. His hobbies include reading, watching birds and animals, walking, talking,
hunting, and metal detecting (treasure hunting)! He also mentioned dancing when his wife was alive. He and his wife used to spend their winters in South Padre in a 5th wheel! Edmund is looking forward to meeting a new friend! Special Considerations: Tires easily, walking far, and sometimes can’t hear in group settings
Jeffrey K, Male, Norris Rd, 70 years old
Jeffrey lives on the Madison River with his wife, and his main hobby in life is working. His wife ran the little farm they live on while Jeffrey worked full-time. Jeffrey’s wife needs a friend for him so she can leave a few hours a week because she is overwhelmed being with him 24/7. Jeffrey is social, but his understanding has been declining. A friend to spend time with Jeffrey, either going for walks or playing games would be ideal. Special Considerations: Foot surgery and cognitive impairment.
Roy D, Male, 73 years old
Roy lives in Belgrade. He is new to the community and is interested in meeting new people. Roy is in need of social interaction and has been feeling lonely.
Special Considerations: He has limited use of his right arm and leg. There might be some communication difficulties, but he can express basic needs.
Marcy V, Livingston, 72 years old
Marcy lives in Livingston with her 3 cats. She enjoys socializing and doing different hobbies with people in her home. Marcy is an artist; she worked for Disney and owned a stained glass business. Marcy is very isolated; she never leaves her home due to her physical health. Marcy often sits by her landline so she can answer if someone calls. Marcy is a very easy-going person, but does not have much support. A befriender who would be willing to help with small tasks would be beneficial. Special Considerations: Marcy uses a walker and does not leave her home due to her mobility.
Dennis M, Big Sky, Male, 75 years old
Dennis lives in Gallatin Gateway with his wife. He used to be an Eagle Scout and a financial analyst. He enjoys listening to classical music, hiking, and furniture building/working in the shop. Special Considerations: He is diagnosed with dementia and has short-term memory.
Patty W, Manhattan, 69 years old
Patty lives in a memory care home in Manhattan. She was born and raised in North Pole, Alaska, and recently moved to Montana to be with family due to her memory loss. She has dementia and aphasia, and has been feeling increasingly anxious and lonely. She has a son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter who live locally and 2 daughters who live out of state. She enjoys gardening, church, animals, walking, exercise, socializing with others, and music. Patty is very family-oriented and enjoys sports, especially soccer. Special Considerations: Fall risk, as she is a little unsteady on her feet due to osteoporosis, so slow walks with linked arms would be best. She is also very hard to understand due to her aphasia. Prefers a female Befriender. It would work best if a volunteer could come between 2 pm-4 pm, as that is when she feels most lonely!
Ron K, Male, Manhattan, 69 years old
Ron lives in Manhattan and is originally from Minnesota. He is funny and enjoys company. Ron is hoping to have some help bringing groceries into his house or working on his truck together. He loves hunting, fishing, shooting, and enjoying the outdoors. Ron used to be a hunting guide and moved out west to go to guide school. Ron still drives but could use some support with heavy lifting and other small tasks. Special Considerations: Ron uses a walker and has shortness of breath, so he uses oxygen.
Suzee K, Livingston, 86 years old
Suzee is Earl’s wife, and she also would love a Befriender because she is lonely and wishes they had more friends to do things with, such as go for a picnic, walk around town, grab lunch; she is up for anything! She loves God and is open to the world around her. She is so sweet, kind, and loves human connection. Suzee and her husband are very close and have so many stories of their life to share. She is so excited for a new friend and to be in the program. Their daughter lives nearby in Livingston, and they are very close to her.
Bob P, Male, Manhattan, 70 years old
Bob lives alone and is feeling lonely these days, especially since he can no longer drive. A Marine veteran with a big heart and a great sense of humor, Bob is looking for more support and companionship in his day-to-day life. He’s a regular churchgoer and would enjoy spending time with someone who can share conversation, laughter, and maybe a few stories. Bob absolutely adores his five cats; he says, “They are my friends!” and doesn’t mind that his house is a bit messy or smells like cats. He’s sweet, funny, and would really benefit from a caring visitor who can brighten his week and help him stay connected to the world outside his home. Special Considerations: Bob’s housing situation is intense. He lives on Main St,
Manhattan, and it is sort of a shack, with hanging debris and open walls to the outdoors. He is very friendly and has a Befriender who owns a thrift store and brings him things, but Bob needs more support since his Befriender has a lot of kids and can’t always meet each week. Bob has no desire to move because he loves his 7 cats.
Jessie A, Manhattan, 67 years old
Jessie lives in Manhattan with her daughter. She used to be a respiratory therapist. She enjoys making jewelry, weaving, and making pot holders. She has also lived in many places, including Alaska and the East Coast. She is struggling with social isolation and loneliness and would enjoy a friend to keep her company. Special Considerations: She uses a wheelchair. Her daughter runs a doggy daycare and boarding business out of their home, so there are usually a few dogs always present. Their home is also unkempt and a little stuffy.
Sylvia B, Livingston, 75 years old
Sylvia lives alone in Livingston. She filled out her own application when she learned about Befrienders online. Sylvia is from Montana and has a long family history here. She used to be a stay-at-home mom. She also used to clean houses and mow lawns. She enjoys chatting with others, laughing, and talking to people online. She spends a lot of her time alone and doesn’t have much of a relationship with her family anymore, which has brought some sadness into her life, but she says, “Life is too short to dwell.” She could use a friend to show her she matters and maybe help run errands too. Special Considerations: hearing and mobility.
Danette T, Livingston, 57 years old
Danette lives at Livingston Health and Rehab. She has 6 siblings! She enjoys playing bingo and engaging in other activities that are put on. She loves to be the star of the show and is warm, kind, and funny. She would benefit from having someone to visit with her in a one-on-one setting. Special Considerations: She has a developmental delay.
Joetta H, Livingston, 85 years old
Joetta recently moved to Livingston. She has been a Befriender in the program for a few years. She used to spend her days knitting, drawing, and watching TV. She’s from North Dakota but was born in Colorado. Joetta worked on finishing her Psychology degree and loves to chat about life. Joetta loves playing Dominoes and other games. She hopes to have a visitor and someone to talk to. Her daughter lives in Bozeman, and Joetta lives in an assisted living facility in Livingston. Special Considerations: Unsteady when walking, low vision, and hearing.
Sharon F, Livingston, 84 years old
Sharon’s daughter is her full-time caregiver. Sharon wants to be more active with walking and maybe even lifting weights! She loves gardening, coffee, and conversation and is hoping to gain a friend through this process. Sharon likes arts and crafts, especially pottery and LOVES horses. Special Considerations: She has dementia and is at risk of falls.
Carol G, Whitehall, 84 years old
Carol lives in Whitehall and needs a Befriender. If there is someone who lives near or knows of someone in Whitehall who would like to be a befriender, spread the word! Carol is very sweet; she has a great sense of humor, and she grew up in New Jersey. She enjoys knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlepoint, lunch, going shopping, cards, and genuine company. She is always up for an adventure, whether it’s grabbing lunch or a drive around town. Special Considerations: Carol uses a walker and is very independent when navigating her mobility. She has some short-term memory issues with certain events, but can recall the bigger picture.
Janet H, Livingston, 81 years old
Janet lives alone and would benefit from regular companionship and social connection. Her family is hoping to match her with a friendly volunteer who can provide meaningful visits and enjoyable conversation. Her specific hobbies and interests can be explored with her and her granddaughter to help create a good volunteer match. Special Considerations: Dementia
Diane M, Livingston, 67 years old
Diane lives in Livingston. She is a silent movie enthusiast and also loves music. She used to run a website for silent movies. She has one son and recently had a stroke, which has limited her mobility. She talks with her cousin often,who is out of state but a huge advocate for Diane. She is hoping to make a new friend to have someone to talk to; she feels lonely and misses connection. Someone to take her out into the sunshine. Special Considerations: Limited mobility, uses a wheelchair due to a stroke.
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