Seniors living alone in San Diego County may have hundreds of friends they're unaware of. In this Zevely Zone, I preview ElderHelp's Essence of Life Awards and Charity Auction that takes place on Sunday March 19th at the Southwestern Yacht Club. For over 49 years, ElderHelp's mission has been to support seniors living independently in their homes with dignity. Last year the organization impacted the lives of over 7,000 seniors and their families. "90% of us say that we do want to stay in our own homes as we age and get older if we can and most of can't afford the means of long-term care," said Deb Martin, the CEO of ElderHelp. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/elderhelp-honors-volunteers-who-champion-san-diego-county-seniors/509-d8267726-9092-4356-b0dd-0bb688d7cfe2