"It's so evident to me how much just a few minutes of my time makes a difference to them," one volunteer said. Feb. 5, 2021, 4:20 PM UTC / Source: TODAY By Emily Slawek and Lindsey Bomnin Senior citizens who live alone or in assisted living communities can often be overlooked — and this past year with so many having to isolate away from their kids, grandkids and loved ones, it's only made things harder.