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A weekly visit for Shweta, 74, who lives alone in Ottawa

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

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Deepak G. Goyal
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Ottawa
I'm writing for my neighbor Shweta, who's 74. Shweta lives alone in Ottawa, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Shweta loves opera, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Monday 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. Thanks for being kind about this.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Ottawa
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Sem De Haan ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Photo verifiedAccepted

    I live about 16 km from Ottawa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

  • Thijs Gijs Vermeulen ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Accepted

    I live about 9 km from Ottawa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

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    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care

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