Delfi Today: Emotional Support Line for Seniors and Tips for Beginner Hikers

Loneliness is a significant challenge for many elderly individuals in Lithuania, but a new initiative is offering a lifeline. The "Caritas Klauso" emotional support hotline, which began its services a year ago, is providing crucial assistance to seniors struggling with isolation.

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We will talk about the problem of loneliness, which is very often faced by older people.

This free hotline has become an important pillar of support for hundreds of elderly people across the country. It offers a listening ear and empathetic conversation, aiming to alleviate the feelings of solitude that often accompany aging. The service underscores the profound impact that human connection and a simple conversation can have on an individual's well-being.

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But a free emotional support line "Caritas Klauso", which started operating in Lithuania a year ago, helps to solve this problem and has already become an important support for hundreds of seniors.

Erika Panova-Polikevičiene, the coordinator for "Caritas Klauso," and volunteer Viktorija Trachimovič shared insights into the program's impact. They discussed how the service addresses the pervasive issue of loneliness among seniors and highlighted the transformative power of the hotline. The initiative demonstrates a community effort to support its most vulnerable members, offering comfort and a sense of connection.

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About why sometimes one conversation can change a person's day or even life, today we will talk with "Caritas Klauso" coordinator Erika Panova-Polikevičiene and "Caritas Klauso" volunteer Viktorija Trachimovič.