Friendship and Flowers

Friendship and Flowers Services are designed to relieve isolation and loneliness in older adults by promoting companionship, friendship, and wellness. Friendship and Flowers Volunteers make visits once a month, and typically bring flowers, treats, and friendly conversation to those they visit. Other methods of engagement during the month may include phone calls, letters or other types of meaningful contact. Friendship and Flowers visits currently happen on the third Saturday of each month.

Client criteria:

• 60 years of age or older
• Homebound as defined by Medicare:
• Leaving home is a major effort
• Person is normally unable to leave home unassisted
• When person leaves home, it is to get medical care, or for short, infrequent non-medical reasons such as a trip to get a haircut, or to attend religious services or adult day care
• Older adult self identifies as feeling lonely
• The person must agree to receive services from staff and/or volunteers, including visits in their residence, and signing LBFE forms. This includes:
• Willing to make a commitment to participate in the service program
• Willing to share emergency contact information
• Receptive to remaining in contact with volunteers while engaged in the program
• Able to hold a conversation and to recall volunteers from visit to visit
• Open to establishing new relationships
• Referrals preferred from social service, housing, or medical professionals and providers

For more information about Friendship and Flowers, please call 612.746.0726 or email programs@littlebrothersmn.org.