Companionship — Loneliness prevention programs

Regular companionship visits for seniors who live alone and are relatively healthy but experience loneliness. Caregivers visit 2–3 times a week for 1–2 hours per session to chat, read the newspaper, and share hobbies (e.g., gardening, puzzles). The service aims to keep seniors mentally active; it is a supplement to—not a replacement for—family caregiving and is offered at a lower cost.