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I was brought up to look out for others and do what I can to help anyone who needs it. I have always done as much as I am able to give other people a sense of self-worth and boost their confidence at times when they are feeling low. First and foremost I am a people person and just want to help if I can. One of the reasons I joined Action For Children as a volunteer in 2010, was to give something back to the community in which I live, by encouraging kids from difficult backgrounds to feel good about themselves and work towards a better future. The role as a Mentor and Advocate was a challenging one, but a position I found rewarding and a benchmark for my future outlook on life.
Living in Portsmouth, I recently bumped into a lady (Mrs F) who needed someone to talk to. Living opposite my Aunts home in Portsmouth, I try to pop in to make sure she is OK when I can. We are all told to keep an eye out for the older generation, especially when they live alone and I do what I can as a friend and neighbour to help lift her spirits. Everyone deserves to be thought of once in a while, brought a bunch of flowers or made to smile when they are feeling down and chatting to this dear soul is a pleasure, something I enjoy, offering contact with community when it can often be difficult to go outside!
Older people feel lonely and invisible, spending much of their time away from society, confined to their home, especially now with Coronavirus on the rise. Today we are told to isolate the old and vulnerable from the ravages of Covid-19, but it shouldn't stop us from visiting them when we can. I enjoy listening to the stories from an age before I was born and I know Mrs F enjoys our chats also. The wise words and wisdom from senior citizens are words we can all learn from and Mrs F has much to offer the rest of us.
All of us should take the time to check on elderly friends and neighbours, a friendly face can often mean the difference between a good and bad day. Everyone deserves to be noticed, respected and afforded the courtesy they would give us, if the shoe was on the other foot. Old people matter, they are a link to the past we can ill afford to lose!
Living in Portsmouth, I recently bumped into a lady (Mrs F) who needed someone to talk to. Living opposite my Aunts home in Portsmouth, I try to pop in to make sure she is OK when I can. We are all told to keep an eye out for the older generation, especially when they live alone and I do what I can as a friend and neighbour to help lift her spirits. Everyone deserves to be thought of once in a while, brought a bunch of flowers or made to smile when they are feeling down and chatting to this dear soul is a pleasure, something I enjoy, offering contact with community when it can often be difficult to go outside!
Older people feel lonely and invisible, spending much of their time away from society, confined to their home, especially now with Coronavirus on the rise. Today we are told to isolate the old and vulnerable from the ravages of Covid-19, but it shouldn't stop us from visiting them when we can. I enjoy listening to the stories from an age before I was born and I know Mrs F enjoys our chats also. The wise words and wisdom from senior citizens are words we can all learn from and Mrs F has much to offer the rest of us.
All of us should take the time to check on elderly friends and neighbours, a friendly face can often mean the difference between a good and bad day. Everyone deserves to be noticed, respected and afforded the courtesy they would give us, if the shoe was on the other foot. Old people matter, they are a link to the past we can ill afford to lose!
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