Friendly phone calls to support older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a program of friendly phone calls from trained volunteers can help older adults feel more connected and supported. If you are 65 or older and already receive home-delivered meals or other services, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You receive home and community-based services (like meal delivery or congregate meals) through the Aging Services Network
- You are able to take part in phone conversations and have no dementia or hearing problems that would make that hard
- You are not currently in another study that involves similar phone-based support
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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