Finding connection, one visit at a time: How seniors help seniors through peer counseling

by Larry Sokoloff, Bay City News October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

A group of seniors hangs out at a park in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Feb. 10, 2022. In the Bay Area, seniors are connecting with peers through volunteer counseling programs that offer support and companionship. (Harika Maddala/ Bay City News)

IT’S NOT UNCOMMON to hit some bumps in life, especially as people get older.

Seniors have to adapt to challenging new situations, including isolation, grief, and health problems.

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