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‘I think these visits are more rewarding for me than for Jean. When I’ve visited Jean, you see how it really brightens up her day and gives her a chance of meeting other people – not just other old people or her carer. She’s usually sad at the start but then starts to liven up. When I go and talk to her, it gives a different perspective on my life, I am more aware of my humanity and how important it is to live a fulfilling life.’
Keno Maseli
London School of Economics (LSE)
Older people can often feel socially isolated and lonely, disconnected and sometimes filled with despair. Spending some time keeping them company can help them feel supported and give them a sense of belonging. It is amazing how a one-to-one relationship – listening, engaging in a friendly conversation and taking a real interest - can make such a difference to their lives. Visits are either to an elderly person’s house or to a home for the elderly.
Last June, a group of Ashwellians visited St Anne’s Care Home for the Elderly in Stoke Newington and entertained them with a concert. It was an opportunity to get to know and interact with the elderly residents. And it was a rewarding experience not just for the residents of St Anne’s but for the Ashwellians as well.
