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Friendly visitor needed for a 94-year-old neighbor in Istanbul

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

🇹🇷 34014, Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye221 views
Nur Melek Şimşek
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Istanbul
I'm writing for my neighbor Ebru, who's 94. Ebru lives alone in Istanbul, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Ebru loves knitting, 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. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Istanbul
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Julian Burton

    rooting for you, Nur. Hope you get there. Take care!

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