Job done!
By rappeter13
@rappeter13 (8608)
Romania
March 27, 2020 4:51pm CST
I mentioned that today I will go to the elderly people with brochures about the stores that offer home delivery and to give them documents which are necessary if they really need to get out. People over 65 can only go out between 11 AM and 1 PM. But they need the documents for that, otherwise they will be fined.
I was given a mask and gloves and I went to 18 different houses. Some of them don't have doorbells and even if I shouted, nobody answered. I put the documents in the mailboxes.
Some elderly were very scared and they cried that they don't know how much long they can resist.
It was difficult to see them suffering, but I really cannot do anything about it.
I am just hoping that I helped them a bit and that things will get better, soon.
How was your day?
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11 responses
@marguicha (223753)
• Chile
27 Mar 20
Thank you so very much, dear!
It is very important to have someone who cares around.
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@marguicha (223753)
• Chile
28 Mar 20
@rappeter13 And many live alone and have many ailments.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
28 Mar 20
@marguicha That is why my colleague and I have written and won a European project to arrange a building for elderly to gather and organize different activities. Unfortunately, because of the virus, it will not be done at the deadline written in the project.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
27 Mar 20
It was not completely voluntary. But I did it, as I know that elderly people are scared and need consolation and advice.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
27 Mar 20
I really hope I was able to bring something positive in their day. But they would need it daily.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Mar 20
@rappeter13 Yes but you probably helped them smile, and maybe the only smile they got today.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
28 Mar 20
@CarolDM For some of them, it might have been. It is sad, really.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
27 Mar 20
It looked like hard work for you, not the physical exertion but the effect of seeing those poor elderly people. For a consolation, at least you have a sense of accomplishment.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
27 Mar 20
I walked more than 5 km, so it was a bit of physical activity, too. I really hope that I managed to calm some of them down a bit. Seeing old people crying is hard.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
27 Mar 20
@Alexandoy Yes, it is difficult to see people suffer. Personally, I don't really see how I could help them.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
27 Mar 20
@rappeter13 oh, 5 kilometers is no joke. You are right with the pathetic scene of elderly people crying. There was a time that I was going to a nursing home and I try to bring joy to the elders there by giving them treats. I always have a head ache when I leave. The pain is too much.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
28 Mar 20
@DianneN If I have to, yes. But on my own, probably not. Maybe after the epidemic will be over, and to try to bring joy to elderly people.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
28 Mar 20
It is scary for many people, especially the elderly one. It is also hard to make some of them understand basic things.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Mar 20
@rappeter13 I can imagine.
Are you doing it again?
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@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
27 Mar 20
@rappeter13 Attempting to make my life productive and not a waste. I feel blessed every day.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
27 Mar 20
It is, but for elderly people who cannot use technology, who are alone is even harder.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
27 Mar 20
@rappeter13 Yes, you're right, it's even harder for them.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
27 Mar 20
@Nevena83 And some of them are stubborn and don't really want to listen.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
28 Mar 20
I guess in this situation is better for things not to happen.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
28 Mar 20
What you did was very noble. The elderly are the most affected by this.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
28 Mar 20
It was also a job obligations, so I don't take all the credit for that.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
28 Mar 20
They are not understanding very well what is happening. A men told me that it was easier in the war, because they knew where the enemy comes from and what it looks like. But now, we don't see the enemy and it could be everywhere.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
29 Mar 20
@JudyEv This is what drives many people crazy.
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@JudyEv (342060)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 20
@rappeter13 I can understand the old people saying this - that you once knew who the enemy was.
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@freelancermariagrace (28679)
• Philippines
28 Mar 20
Will probably update my e-commerce website later
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@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
30 Mar 23
That's so Kind of you which is priceless. I can imagine how the elderly feel lonely and sometimes many people do not understand them and they feel rejected
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