What We Do

Elevate Seniors Inc. is a nonprofit organization on a mission to end senior loneliness in the United States. Our program connects seniors with volunteer buddies who reach out for weekly phone conversations, providing friendship, social connection, and emotional support. Today, many senior connection programs focus on well-resourced senior living homes and high-income areas. Instead, we use AI to identify under-resourced neighborhoods with vulnerable and isolated senior populations. We then invite seniors in these neighborhoods to join our connection program along with other senior communities. 

According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging, one third of older adults experience regular loneliness. Social connection and stimulation are essential for older adults, with numerous studies showing the significant impact of social activity on health and well-being. Research from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine associated social isolation for seniors with a 50% increased risk of developing dementia, a 29% increased risk of heart disease, and a 32% increased risk of stroke. Regular social interaction and mental stimulation for older adults are not just beneficial but vital for healthy aging.