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A weekly visit for Silvia, 74, who lives alone in Envigado

An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that is all Silvia is asking for.

🇨🇴 Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia413 views
Andrés D. Ochoa
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Envigado
I'm writing for my neighbor Silvia, who's 74. Silvia lives alone in Envigado, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Silvia loves baking, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Thursday 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. Glad we found this place.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Envigado
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Beatriz Cavalcanti 🇧🇷

    i'm a social worker and I'm free on Thursdays. Happy to help!

  • Hesti Ayu Utomo 🇮🇩 Accepted

    I live about 3 km from Envigado. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

  • Rebecca T. Hall 🇬🇧

    I live about 5 km from Envigado. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!

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  • Angelo T. Aguilar

    Wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

    • Paloma W. Aguilar

      Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care

      • Lydia J. Watts

        Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

        • Mirjam Saar Smit

          Keep going, Andrés. Hope this works out for you. Love from Mohammedia.

          • Clara G. Hayes

            take care, Andrés. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out

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