Senior Companions

Mabyn Walters does not want to spend her golden years sitting around. So when Walters, 82, had to end her career as a nursing aid, she still continued to help people.

Walters is one of more than 60 volunteers throughout the region in the Senior Companions program. The federally-funded community service organization takes volunteers and pairs them with senior citizens to offer assistance and friendship.

Four days a week, she walks to the Mercy Health & Rehabilitation Center, next door to her Auburn apartment. At the center, she plays rummy, does crafts, takes a walk and participates in other activities with two of the center's residents.