M. Daigle: Loneliness Alleviated by Volunteers
1 September 2025
Read moreWithout you, too many seniors remain isolated.
In Quebec, 1 in 5 senior has no one to turn to for support.
Your visits and calls reduce isolation.
Intergenerational get-togethers reduce loneliness among seniors by 50%.
Your presence protects mental health.
Regular social contacts reduce the risk of psychological distress among elderly people by 43%.
Your support helps seniors to thrive.
Taking part in community activities lowers the risk of isolation by 30%.
Why does isolation increase with age?
Sources : Statistique Canada (2016), Institut de la statistique du Québec (2021), Observatoire québécois des inégalités (2020), MSSS (2022).
Thanks to you, Jeanne is no longer alone.
In our campaign video, you meet Jeanne, our Great Friend. Like many seniors, her social circle has shrunk. But thanks to you, she receives visitors, shares activities, and rediscovers human warmth.
What does five hours represent?
It’s the time to build a friendship, bring comfort, and transform a life for good.
What is one minute?
It’s how fast you can make an online donation and enable a visit, a phone call, or a gesture that brings a smile back to someone’s face.
Reverse the loneliness curve!
Every gesture counts when it comes to reducing isolation among the elderly.
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