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Making a difference

Published on Dec 01, 2015

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Making a difference

Befriending older people through the Link Visiting Scheme

"I don't have a friend in the world"

Now comes to our centre

Struggling with grief and not going out

Immediately took up the offer of exercise classes

Thinking about residential care

Supported by her befriender to visit a potential placement

Took a while to find the right befriender

Happily partnered with a 'link friend' with similar interests

Felt the whole world was against her

Says that she is now coming out of her shell

Lives with family in chaotic, intergenerational home

Still needs quality time with someone who will listen

"The remarkable thing about having someone to visit you is the world they bring in. I don't feel so small."