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83-Year-Old and Canadian Volunteer Bridge 3,500 Miles to Combat Loneliness

Posted by on 18 Sep, 2024 in Mental Health |

83-Year-Old and Canadian Volunteer Bridge 3,500 Miles to Combat Loneliness

Thanks to the incredible work of the Adopt A Grandparent charity, an inspiring friendship has flourished across the Atlantic, bridging 3,500 miles between Nuneaton and Ontario. Ann Lucas, 83, a resident of Acorn Lodge Care Home, in Nuneaton, since 2023 and Angela Martin, 47, who lives in Canada, have forged a unique connection that transcends borders and generations. Despite having never meet in person, the pair talk weekly through video calls, proving that distance is no barrier to meaningful...

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