A look at the work of the charity Contact the Elderly.
They aim to improve the quality of life of the eldest in the community.
Volunteer drivers will pick up the same older person each month and drive them
to a volunteer host's home. Here they will join them for tea, a chat and a
piece of cake!
The impact this has is impressive. As executive officer
of the charity Cliff Rich says, "The tea parties give the guests such a
boost, with over a quarter visiting their doctor less since joining."
This demonstrates how important face to face contact is
for the elderly, and how the lack of such contact is detrimental to their well
being.
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