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A weekly visit for Rafaela, 88, who lives alone in Vitória da Conquista

Rafaela lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇧🇷 45067-165, Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil1,125 views
Vinícius Leonardo Alves
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Vitória da Conquista
I'm writing for my neighbor Rafaela, who's 88. Rafaela lives alone in Vitória da Conquista, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Rafaela loves local history, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Friday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Vitória da Conquista
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Lola Adaeze Kalu

    Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Dallas.

    • Nusrat Farhana SheikhID verified

      Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Vitória da Conquista.

      • Claudia S. Cruz

        Wishing you peace, Vinícius. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

        • Bogdana Svetlana Mazur

          hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. All the best.

          • Heloísa Lacerda

            Hope things get better soon, Vinícius. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

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