A Day in the Life of a Befriender

YEO Lay Ying Candice, Faculty of Science; Sharron SOO, Faculty of Science

In GEN2060 Reconnect SeniorsSG, NUS students pair up to befriend seniors, called “senior befriendees”, across Singapore. They visit these seniors regularly, about twice a month, to promote physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. What does a typical befriending visit look like? Candice and Sharron share their thoughts.

A typical befriending visit. Infographic by YEO Lay Ying Candice and Sharron SOO