Science and technology, and just taking better care of ourselves, has greatly increased modern humans' longevity over thousands of years. Now, though, quantity needs to be balanced with quality. This means we, as humans, need to focus more on quality of life, especially that life we live in our later years. Many deaths that are preventable occur each year among persons living alone - injury, accident, and even suicide. Let's all do our share to enhance everyone's quality of life. Because, when you simply reach out your hand, the quality of YOUR life increases as well.
There are many people living alone in our country through circumstances beyond their control. Think of them as tiny islands, disconnected and not knowing how many others like them might be close by. It is beneficial to all when the effort is made to close the spaces and connect these tiny islands. Persons living alone who wish to find a contact companion submit to us information that assists us to match you or your loved one according to the designated desires of both individuals. The only thing we ask of our 'contactees' is that you be willing to be in DAILY contact with your contact companion, at a time of day that suits you both.
Currently our organization efforts are focused on reaching out to thousands of individuals so they may register for our services. It is no small feat for us to seek out and utilize the many avenues available for contact. We need your help toward this end. Please use DONATIONS link, to give whatever you can. You will help to defray our mailing and advertising expenses. And don't forget to go to SERVICES, to register yourself or your loved one for assistance in locating a contact companion.
LessAlone.org is a non-profit service organization dedicated to safety and peace-of-mind of our registered members, enhancing their quality of life. We 'bring together' those individuals who live alone, creating a symbiotic relationship between people of similar circumstance and with similar needs. These individuals, while living alone in their chosen setting, are LESS ALONE when they have their 'contact companion' to check on them and make sure they are okay. We are a new organization, working to fill our database with registered "contactees", namely individuals who live alone in their homes. These homes might be single-family houses, assisted- living apartments, RVs and travel trailers - anywhere that an individual lives, has a telephone, and lives there alone.
Whether you or a loved one lives permanently alone, due to disability, handicap, or age - or lives temporarily alone due to necessity, such as to recuperate from an illness or accident - the benefit that comes from contact with others on a daily basis is obvious. We feel "who better to pair these persons WITH than another person living alone?"
The staff at LessAlone.org believes that those persons living alone benefit when they share with other people of similar circumstance. We are here to provide the service of matching you with another person living alone, so that you two may share in safety, peace of mind, and increased of quality of life. Studies have shown us that humans benefit in improved physical health and mental psyche through contact with others. WE WERE MEANT TO BE SOCIAL!
There are still many people who live without computers and other devices connected to the Internet, many by their choice. Their telephone is still their first and best contact to other people, and possibly their only option to get the help they need when it is needed.
Persons living alone who wish to find a contact companion submit to us information that assists us to match you or your loved one according to the designated desires of both individuals. The only thing we ask of our 'contactees' is that you be willing to be in DAILY contact with your contact companion, at a time of day that suits you both.
SIGN UP or CONTACT US today! Or, you can send us feedback, suggestions, comments or questions using the contact form below.
And please . . . remember our organization's services for your loved one who lives alone.
The staff at LessAlone.org makes every attempt to pair every person in our database with a contact companion they are both happy to be in contact with. If, at any time, for any reason, you need a new companion, we will gladly supply you a new contact.
A hard-working tele-marketer called up an elderly woman one day, and began to solicit her for his product. The woman was so in need of a little conversation, she could not let the young man off the phone - but instead was compelled to keep him talking. Only did their talk end when she had finally purchased from him even more than she could afford. MORAL: lest they be scammed, many people just need someone for a short time, to converse with and to share.
Once you choose HOPE, anything's possible.
- Christopher Reeve
If you are interested in giving just a bit of your time as a volunteer, we'd like to hear from you. You could assist us greatly by getting the 'word out' in your community regarding our services to people. Follow this link to learn some of the ways you can be a volunteer for us.
Use the SEARCH box at top of this page to find out how many others are registered in your area. Enter your ZIP code [or ZIP code of your loved one] and click 'SEARCH'.
