Loneliness can appear very quietly. Days become calmer than they used to be, there are fewer people around, and fewer conversations. Yet even a simple chat or a kind phone call can bring joy and the feeling that someone is thinking about you. There are several signs that can indicate a senior is missing human contact.
Retired parents often say they are fine and don't need anything. Yet many seniors spend much of their day alone. But there are some subtle signs that they are missing human contact and simple conversation. So how can you tell if a retired parent is lonely?
A friendly conversation can brighten your day, bring joy and a sense of being thought of. Talking — with and without family — is a natural part of life at any age.
Every daughter or son wants their mom or dad to feel good, not alone, and surrounded by nice people. A friendly conversation can be one way to give them that.
Many of us live very active lives. Work, family, children, responsibilities, packed schedules. We give our best to everyone around us. And precisely because of that, it sometimes happens that our parents or grandparents spend their weekdays alone. Not out of lack of care, but simply because there is not enough time.
Families often do the best they can. However, in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it happens that there is not as much time or energy left for regular conversations as we would like. Seniors usually understand this and do not blame anyone. The Calling with the Heart project offers a friendly, calm telephone conversation as support - not...
The Voláme Srdcem project is among the most inspiring initiatives focused on seniors and people living alone. Its mission is to provide not only a technological solution, but above all human connection — regular, friendly conversations that give people the feeling that someone is thinking of them and that they are not alone.
From the Voláme Srdcem project, which connects people through voice and empathy, the Voláme Srdcem Foundation for Joy was created.
The foundation supports calls for seniors and other lonely individuals who cannot afford regular contact — because everyone deserves to be heard.
Loneliness doesn't speak out loud.
Each day, it quietly slips into the home where the children are long gone,
and the day feels longer than any before.
An article about our project Voláme Srdcem was published in the regional magazine Náš kraj of the daily newspaper MF DNES.
It highlights why having someone to talk to truly matters — and how our friendly calls help not only seniors, but also their loved ones.
