One Angel
Our Program
One Angel is a newly-founded program of the One5 Foundation focusing on enriching the lives of secluded seniors.
One5 is a private foundation founded in 2007. Its purpose is to assist one person at a time in five areas of life. Our volunteers are dedicated to strengthening one's mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social capacity.
Reaching all five areas of life is an integral part of the larger picture we are creating in a world hungry for love, acceptance, and human interaction. By committing to consistent visitation with the elderly, we help to reduce social isolation and loneliness one person at a time, giving our community's seniors the hope and nurturing they so richly deserve.
If interested, please consider partnering with us. We're looking for community members who would enjoy developing meaningful relationships with our elders. Our volunteers will visit a senior citizen and participate in other activities to ensure they are cared for.
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Secluded Seniors
Here are some findings regarding loneliness in aging Americans.
A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) points out that more than one-third of adults aged 45 and older feel lonely, and nearly one-fourth of adults aged 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated.
Mental Health Effects
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Sleep problems
- Low self-esteem
Physical Health Effects
- Dimentia
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Premature mortality
- Weakened immune system
Words We Live By
Listen and Observe
We don't listen enough to the people we love. Saying something as simple as "tell me more" is a gift you can give from your heart. We encourage the seniors we meet with to express themselves through conversation surrounding their passions and interests.
Let Them Teach You
We encourage volunteers to truly connect with and allow the elderly to pass on a portion of their hard-earned knowledge. The key to let the senior's passions and interests guide the visit.
We Defeat Loneliness
Seniors have the potential to contribute significantly if the are given the opportunity to engage. Engaged seniors can experience a healthier mind, body, and spirit.
It's the Thought that Counts
It may not always be a grand, time-consuming gesture. Something like dropping off a card, a favorite food, or calling can make a senior feel cared for and connected.