Programs
We alleviate isolation and loneliness among Chicago’s older adults.
Friendship relieves loneliness. Through reliable connection and engaging programs, LBFE brings vital friendship into the lives of 1,000 Chicago men and women who are aging alone.
Connecting and getting to know our older adults is key to building a mutual friendship. Here are samples of conversation starters to inspire meaningful conversations and an opportunity to get to know one another:
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Visiting Programs
Parties & Celebrations
Summer Vacation Experiences
Social Clubs
We make a lifelong commitment of friendship to our older friends.
When an older adult becomes a participant of the LBFE family, they have a friend for life. For our older friends, being connected to caring friends, essential programs and services, always at no cost to the older adult, dramatically impacts the emotional landscape and quality of life.
In-home Visits
Parties & Celebrations
Every month, we provide opportunities for older adults to gather together to socialize, enjoy a meal with others, all in the spirit of friendship.
Vacation Experiences
Everyone deserves a refresher. In the summer, Chicago’s older adults escape the city or relax during a staycation.
Social Clubs
Our monthly and bi-weekly clubs, like Thursday morning Coffee & Conversation, keep our older friends connected and engaged.
Who are our older friends?
We welcome women and men 70 and older, from every walk of life, who are aging without the support of family and friends. The average age of our elders is 82. Forty percent rely on a walker or wheelchair to get around. And just over half could not count on having more than two social interactions lasting longer than 30 minutes in a month without LBFE.
How we serve
All of our programs and services, always provided at no cost, are designed to remind Chicago’s older adults that they are not forgotten and not alone. Through our programs, participants are able to make lasting, meaningful friendships with each other, volunteers and staff. And through our social work services, men and women are supported and empowered in making important life decisions.
Bring friendship and connection into an elder’s life
Do you know of a homebound older adult who never has visitors? Or do you see an older adult in your neighborhood who’s always by themselves? If you know a Chicago older friend aging alone, we need just a few pieces of information to reach out.
