Arlene Hensley, of Madison, who lives alone and no longer drives, prepares for a ride from Dave Mahoney. Mahoney, of Sun Prairie, is a volunteer driver through RSVP of Dane County, which connects volunteer drivers with passengers who need rides, among other services. It's one way health officials say people can stay connected and reduce loneliness and social isolation.
Arlene Hensley and Dave Mahoney, a volunteer driver with RSVP of Dane County, said his giving her rides to medical appointments helps both of them fulfill a need for social connection.
Margie Zutter, executive director of RSVP of Dane County, said the volunteer services the agency provides, mostly by older adults for older adults, can help reduce loneliness and isolation.
Lucy Gammeter said volunteering through RSVP of Dane County has helped her connect with others after she felt lonely following the death of her husband two years ago. She displays a "fidget blanket" she made.
Arlene Hensley, of Madison, who lives alone and no longer drives, prepares for a ride from Dave Mahoney. Mahoney, of Sun Prairie, is a volunteer driver through RSVP of Dane County, which connects volunteer drivers with passengers who need rides, among other services. It's one way health officials say people can stay connected and reduce loneliness and social isolation.
Arlene Hensley and Dave Mahoney, a volunteer driver with RSVP of Dane County, said his giving her rides to medical appointments helps both of them fulfill a need for social connection.
Lucy Gammeter said volunteering through RSVP of Dane County has helped her connect with others after she felt lonely following the death of her husband two years ago. She displays a "fidget blanket" she made.
Margie Zutter, executive director of RSVP of Dane County, said the volunteer services the agency provides, mostly by older adults for older adults, can help reduce loneliness and isolation.
