elderly
It's beneficial when volunteers give up their time to keep lonely people company – but what about the other way around?
Emma Lowndes began caring for her mother-in-law eight years ago and says it's a 24/7 responsibility.
“We didn’t expect it. It’s been everywhere.”
Keep in touch, keep them relaxed and help them stay hydrated.
Residents who didn't normally talk had their mood lifted after meeting them 🦙
"Mixing up the generations has so much to offer everyone."
'The reading is what brought us together.'
This could no doubt exacerbate feelings of loneliness and social isolation among older and vulnerable people
It was feared no one would attend 104-year-old Daisy's funeral.
She travels seven miles, in all weather conditions, to make a difference.