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Out of the 5,115 Participants Living in Care Homes, 35% of Them Experience ‘Severe Loneliness’
On April 7th, 2024, 6 volunteers from the Caleb group in Virginia gathered together to visit the residents of the Barrington at Hioaks. The Caleb Group is made up of volunteers and members (50 years or better) who provide emotional support and understand the importance of experiencing life and growing in faith.
A study made by NCBI, shares a bit of an insight of how many elders living in care homes experience the feeling of loneliness. Out of the 5,115 participants living in care homes, 35% of them experience ‘severe loneliness’, while the remaining 61% experience ‘moderate loneliness’.
As the Bible states,
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)
If we see another person’s problem and treat it as if it were our own, we can make that one person happy! As for those who were present at the event, they were given gift bags, hand massages, and even prayers of healing and salvation. There in Richmond, Pastor Edward states, “The residents were happy to receive prayers and gifts.”
If you are interested in being a part of Caleb, whether a member or volunteer, please visit the nearest Universal Church or call 1-888-332-4141 for more information. You too can help save souls and bring joy into the world!
