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Companionship wanted: Anika's old films and a cup of tea

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

🇮🇳 Hubballi, Karnataka, India209 views
Priya Shirin Chowdhury
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Hubballi
I'm writing for my neighbor Anika, who's 90. Anika lives alone in Hubballi, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Anika loves old films, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Saturday 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. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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1 hour a week
format
In person in Hubballi
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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4.0(7 reviews)

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    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Patient and understanding

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  • Trisha N. Castro

    Sending good thoughts. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care

    • Tahmina Lamia SheikhID verified

      Keep going, Priya. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.

      • Wyatt W. Ryan

        Sending strength, Priya. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest

        • Klaus Luis Schmid

          So sorry you're going through this, Priya. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Toulon donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Hubballi.

          • Jonathan J. Chapman

            Hang in there, Priya. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Greetings from Rajkot.

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