The Friendship Line is California’s largest warm line, and has never gone unanswered since it was founded in 1973 by Dr. Patrick Arbore. Dr. Arbore’s observation that “connection to others binds us to life” led him to establish the Friendship Line, which provides phone calls that offer emotional support and friendly conversation.
Institute on Agingโs staff and volunteers respond to more than 11,000 inbound and outbound calls per month. The nationally-known Friendship Line is a signature program of Institute on Agingโs Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention and Grief-Related Services, and is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology.
This program serving the community is funded by the following:
Friendship Line
Center for Elder Suicide Prevention and Grief Services
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Emerging research suggests that the hormonal shifts during menopause may influence a womanโs risk for Alzheimerโs later in life.
In our latest blog, we break down the science behind this connectionโand share what women can do now to protect their cognitive health during and after midlife.
๐ก Knowledge is power. Start the conversation today.
Read more by clicking the link in our bio!
#WomensHealth #BrainHealth #MenopauseMatters #AlzheimersSupport #IOACares
๐ Join us for a vital conversation on elder safety!
We`re bringing together experts and advocates to explore the link between social isolation and elder abuse. ๐
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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
๐ 11:00 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ San Francisco Main Library, Lower Level Auditorium
Moderated by Institute on Aging`s Elder Abuse Prevention Supervisor, Ali Chiu, this panel features leaders from Self-Help for the Elderly, Community Living Campaign, and Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
๐ฃ Celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by learning how to protect our elders and build stronger, safer communities.
#ElderJustice #WEAAD #ElderAbusePrevention #TrainTheTrainers
Itโs National Senior Health and Fitness Day!
Staying active is key to healthy agingโbut safety matters just as much. At IOA, we help older adults stay strong, steady, and independent with personalized support to prevent falls and injuries at home.
Learn how a personal home assistant can help!
#SeniorHealth #FitnessForLife #FallPrevention #IOACares #AgingWell
๐บ๐ธ This Memorial Day, we remember those who gave everythingโand honor the Veterans we continue to serve.
Through Companioa and IOAโs Enrichment Center, weโre proud to support Veterans with dementia care and enrichment center programs, now covered by expanded VA benefits.
๐ Learn more: 415.750.4111
#MemorialDay #VeteranSupport #IOACares #Companioa
Institute on Aging (IOA) CONNECT is your direct line to us and the starting point for help with your concerns about the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities. IOA CONNECT links you with our services, as well as community services available. Reach out to connect with us.
Phone:ย (415) 750 – 4111 | Fax: (415) 750 – 5338
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