About | A Loving Link

The Story of . . .

A Loving Link

Our objectives are to give support to those in need of social interactions as a solution for a variety of problems. We will mostly interact with residents of nursing homes or those who have been affected elsewhere as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This program may also give volunteers a chance to gain different perspectives on the overlooked issues in society. Through this program, we would also like to spread awareness of the isolation problems that affect many individuals.

We decided to start this because . . .

Social interactions for elderly residents is not just a desire, but also a necessity. These interactions play a major role in maintaining one’s mental well-being. Without these interactions for long periods, it may lead to a decline in the individual’s mental health, leading to problems such as depression or anxiety. A supportive stream of letters or a virtual visit can not only provide the elderly with companions but also help connect the generations of volunteers and residents.

We started this now because . . .

As technology begins to engross our society, we could use this to reach even those who have felt lonely in the past. This is even more important now than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has made millions even more isolated and many nursing homes close.

Here's what we do . . .

The pen pal program is a weekly activity where high school students and seniors in nursing homes write letters to each other about relatable past events, hobbies and interests, jokes, fun facts, and recent news (excluding COVID-19.)

The live video communication program is a weekly activity where high school students and seniors in nursing homes call using online apps such as Zoom and FaceTime to encourage connections and foster new relationships for residents in need of social interaction.

We aim to:

Spread awareness for behaviors caused by social isolation
Expand our reach to as many high schools and nursing facilities as possible
Give the volunteers and residents a memorable experience
Give out hard-earned community service hours by making a difference to the individual(s) whom a volunteer interacts with
Allow the volunteers to physically see the difference that they are making for the individuals in need of social support
Connect with residents in nursing homes through a penpal system and live video communication, decreasing any potential mental health disorder such as depression

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