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 Aging’s 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 Aging’s 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
𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅!
Multi-step tasks—like setting the table or making coffee—can be frustrating for someone living with dementia. But breaking them down into smaller, simpler steps can make all the difference.
Try assigning a single, manageable part of the task—like folding napkins or pressing the coffee maker button.
Supporting independence doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
💬 What tasks does your loved one still enjoy doing? Share with us!
#CaregiverTips #DementiaCare #Companioa #MemorySupport #AlzheimersSupport #IOACares #AgingWithDignity
Join us on May 22nd from 4-6pm for a powerful viewing of Facing the Wind, a sixty-minute film that offers an unflinching yet hopeful look into the challenges of dementia care. Witness the strength of mutual support communities as they provide love and connection amidst the isolating realities of Lewy Body Dementia.
📅 Event Highlights
✔️ Documentary Screening
✔️ Q&A with clinicians from Ray Dolby Brain Health on behaviors, medications, and treatments
✔️ Drinks & Refreshments
Registration is required—RSVP via link in our bio by May 19 to reserve your spot.
Let’s support awareness and understanding of this condition together. You are not alone. 💜
#FacingTheWind #LewyBodyDementia #DementiaAwareness #CommunitySupport #InstituteonAging #Dementia #Alzheimers #Memory
🌺 May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
IOA proudly celebrates the cultures, contributions, and strength of AAPI communities—especially the older adults and caregivers who enrich our work every day.
#AAPIHeritageMonth #CelebrateAAPI #InclusiveAging #IOACares
In dementia care, how we communicate matters just as much as what we say.
Compassionate communication can reduce anxiety, build trust, and create meaningful moments—even when words are hard to find.
In our blog, we share practical tips for connecting with loved ones through empathy, patience, and presence.
Read more by clicking the link in our bio.
#DementiaCare #CompassionateCommunication #CaregiverSupport #AlzheimersSupport #IOACares
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