These matchmakers connect teens and elders. The friendships benefit both sides
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Andrea Levitt, aged 82, found joy and relief from her isolation after meeting 16-year-old Angelo Williams, bonding over basketball and shared experiences.
Angelo recalls how he and Andrea connected through stories about celebrity encounters and their mutual love for theater, emphasizing their strong bond.
The nonprofit organization Dorot plays a vital role in reducing loneliness among older adults by pairing them with younger individuals for meaningful connections.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy highlights the severity of loneliness, comparing its effects on mortality to that of smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
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