Image via Wikipedia There are a lot of elderly citizens living a lonely life in the US today. Many don't come into contact with other people for days and weeks at a time. We need to honor our elderly and help whenever we can. Offer transportation- Elderly people live on fixed incomes, getting a ride to the grocery store or doctors office is a huge help to them. Stop by and visit every so often and ask them if they need anything. Elderly people get sick and lonely often. Just knowing that someone cares will brighten their day. Pets are good for the health. Many elderly love and miss their own animals and love to give affection to cats, kittens, puppies and gentle animals. Look into starting a program if possible by working with local elderly housing to have a pet visiting day in your area. Cook them a meal on occasion , most older folks don't eat a balanced diet. They have limited funds and can't always buy all that is needed for a w