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The Senior-to-Senior Peer Support Program is designed to provide emotional support to persons age 55 and over who are finding it difficult to cope due to life-situation changes, losses related to aging, or increased physical changes. Often the results of these life challenges can be depression, anxiety or other emotional problems, which prevent the senior from leading a more active and fulfilling life.

Because many older people are reluctant to seek counseling, Senior-to-Senior (STS) provides the welcome opportunity for a senior to meet with someone who has had similar problems and who can offer both understanding and a safe arena for support. STS is connecting seniors with seniors everyday! And all of the STS services are provided FREE of charge! We offer:

Senior-to-Senior recognizes the importance of peer relationships. Our trained volunteers are all over 55 years of age. Through in-home visits of 3-9 months duration, the volunteer provides caring support and encourages individuals to achieve the successes and changes they desire in their life-situation. Together, the volunteer and senior set goals for more involvement in community activities. Peer support can increase an older adult's self-esteem and enhance the quality of life by reducing isolation, loneliness, and by increasing community participation.

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How does the senior benefit?

Self worth is increased.
Clients' quality of life is enhanced by feeling less lonely, isolated and/or alienated.
Clients begin to recognize, strengthen or develop coping skills.
Clients have greater awareness of and access to community resources.



		Senior-To-Senior The Finest in Peer Support The Senior-to-Senior Peer Support Program is designed to provide emotional support to persons age 55 and over who are finding it difficult to cope due to life-situation changes, losses related to aging, or increased physical changes. Often the results of these life challenges can be depression, anxiety or other emotional problems, which prevent the senior from leading a more active and fulfilling life. Because many older people are reluctant to seek counseling, Senior-to-Senior (STS) provides the welcome opportunity for a senior to meet with someone who has had similar problems and who can offer both understanding and a safe arena for support. STS is connecting seniors with seniors everyday! And all of the STS services are provided FREE of charge! We offer: Assessments Weekly in-home visitation Trained and supervised volunteers Empathic support Goal setting Community resources Group support Senior-to-Senior recognizes the importance of peer relationships. Our trained volunteers are all over 55 years of age. Through in-home visits of 3-9 months duration, the volunteer provides caring support and encourages individuals to achieve the successes and changes they desire in their life-situation. Together, the volunteer and senior set goals for more involvement in community activities. Peer support can increase an older adult's self-esteem and enhance the quality of life by reducing isolation, loneliness, and by increasing community participation. Want to know more? Click any question to get the answer: How does the senior benefit? What does a volunteer do? How does the volunteer benefit? Information on current STS groups. How a senior benefits: Self worth is increased. Clients' quality of life is enhanced by feeling less lonely, isolated and/or alienated. Clients begin to recognize, strengthen or develop coping skills. Clients have greater awareness of and access to community resources. Back to Top		"I never thought I would feel this lonely when I moved away from my family and my old community ..." "Sure I feel depressed most of the time ... that's because there's no meaning in my life anymore. All my friends are gone, and my family lives far away." Volunteers Needed! Peer Support Groups Reach STS by E-mail Collaborative Excellence Senior-to-Senior is co-sponsored by the Snohomish County Division of Long Term Care & Aging and Compass Health Although this program is partially funded through a grant from Snohomish County, donations are always gratefully accepted. Please send your check, payable to Compass Health/Senior-to-Senior, to: Compass Health PO Box 3810 Everett WA 98213-8810
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Senior-To-Senior The Finest in Peer Support

Senior-To-Senior
The Finest in Peer Support