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Could you share an hour a week with Alka?

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

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 570937, Mysuru, Karnataka, India382 views
Tanvi C. Maurya
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Mysuru
I'm writing for my neighbor Alka, who's 76. Alka lives alone in Mysuru, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away. Alka loves opera, 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. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
effort
1 hour a week
format
In person in Mysuru
skills
kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Sneha H. Rathore ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Accepted

    I live about 11 km from Mysuru. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

  • Freya Berglund ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Accepted

    i live about 16 km from Mysuru. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

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  • Travis L. Gaines

    Sending love, Tanvi. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

    • Ryan Hayes

      Stay strong, Tanvi. Shared it with a few friends.

      • Shun Sugiyama

        So sorry you're going through this, Tanvi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Peshawar

        • Bella N. WellsAddress verified

          Sending love, Tanvi. Get well soon. Take care.

          • Gamze Sibel AvcฤฑPhoto verified

            Wishing you the best, Tanvi. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Mysuru

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