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Friendly visitor needed for an 86-year-old neighbor in Istanbul

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

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye634 views
Derya Hande Şimşek
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Istanbul
I'm writing for my neighbor Uğur, who's 86. Uğur lives alone in Istanbul, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Uğur loves chess, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Tuesday 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 hope life is good to you.
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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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  • Alejandro T. VargasPhoto verified

    rooting for you, Derya. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together.

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