Trumbull group provides help for the elderly

Trumbull group provides help for the elderly

WARREN — When somebody knocks on the door, either to just say hello and have a friendly conversation or to help do daily tasks, the feeling of loneliness is gone.

Some people, especially the aged, may call them an angel. But, in fact, they are really guardian angels who volunteer their time to help the elderly.

Susan Rebhan, director of the Guardian Angels Volunteer program, said the program is designed to let elderly people — some who don’t have anyone — know that there is someone there for them.

“We believe there is a value in older adults, and we want to give them a better quality of life,” she said.

Rebhan works under Probate Judge Tom Swift, where the program initially began. Many of the elderly people visited are under guardianship of the court.

Judge Swift said there is need for this organization.

“There are many older adults in Trumbull County who don’t have families or friends who can assist them in their daily lives,” he said.

The organization provides the elderly with friendships because the volunteers want to be there, he said.

For the complete story, see Sunday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com.