The senior phone has received 5,000 calls so far: 'They don't have many to talk to'

The Elder Helpline is a so-called call line primarily aimed at the elderly who feel lonely or for some other reason need to talk about things that are difficult to discuss with their closest relatives.

Caregivers can also contact the Elder Helpline.

On the other end of the line are volunteers who are trained, supported, and managed by the Secretariat of Elder Affairs. This includes nurses and other professionally trained individuals who have experience in approaching others.

The Elder Helpline was established in June 2024 and is intended to run for the first time for three years.

The telephone number is 32 210 210, and it is open Monday-Friday from 9-15.

Source: Elder Affairs

(Note: The year mentioned in the article is 2024, which is in the future as of the current date. I have left it as is for the sake of accuracy.)

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