The TeleCare Program offers social connection

Dear friends in Seeley-Swan,

Missoula Aging Services introduced a new program called TeleCare. The TeleCare Program matches clients with volunteers for friendly assurance calls. Volunteers provide a check-in and phone call to older adults, or at-risk adults who are homebound and/or isolated. The goal of the program is to provide social connection and increased security for participants.

How does the TeleCare Program work?

• Brief telephone calls are arranged on a regular schedule

• Friendly volunteers make the calls

• TeleCare volunteers check on well-being, socialize and share helpful informa...