With the pandemic claiming many lives and forcing some into loneliness, Home Instead offers a way to combat the loneliness and feeling of isolation.

A letter is something that can be treasured forever, and the arrival of a mail carrier can bring a smile to someone’s face. Regular correspondence can improve relationships. “Over 150 letters were delivered to local seniors in the Kissimmee area alone.”Īlbers pointed out that, mainly, a letter can be a meaningful alternative to an in-person visit. “The Orlando event that served many including Osceola had an amazing turn out,” Said Foscolo. It doesn’t need to be long, just written from the heart.”ĭebra Foscolo, said she was grateful for the Osceola residents participated in the National Pen Pal Day.

“A personal letter to an older adult could change the trajectory of their day. “Loneliness is one of the most devastating issues facing our aging population, but it is something we’re capable of addressing,” said Erin Albers, Home Instead’s Vice President of Social Purpose. Most said they hadn’t received a greeting card or letter in the past two months, while 84 percent of those did find the gesture to be ‘very’ meaningful. Home Instead found that kind act that require little to no money tended to be the most meaningful. In fact ,within the last five years, half of Americans have not received a hand written letter, according to a recent survey. That is what Home Instead recently put in to action for National Pen Pal Day.

The pen is mightier than the power of the ‘send’ button, especially to the elderly in a digital world that offers many ways to connect with other.

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