Topper Thea

Topper Thea More than half of Rotterdam seniors feel lonely. That is why Buurtwerk ensures that Rotterdam residents aged 75 and older are offered a home visit in Prins Alexander. Thea is one of the toppers who do the home visits. She goes out once a week and means something to her environment. "This way I can give something back to society, I have always had it so good!", she says. This way I can give something back to society, I myself have always had it so good! "Once a week I visit people over 75 in Rotterdam. We make home visits on the basis of a questionnaire. By means of this questionnaire we find out what is going well, and whether there are points where the elderly help could We always take a big bag with leaflets with us.The elderly can find more information in these leaflets about all kinds of support that are offered, and about activities that are organized in the neighbourhood. But the home visits are more than conducting a questionnaire. They often lead to a pleasant conversation. It also happens that the elderly are so happy with their place of residence that they proudly give a tour. Not everyone needs help, there are people who still arrange everything themselves and indicate that we can come back in a few years. But we notice that it brings many people something. Many are not aware of all kinds of support and activities within the neighbourhood. They then benefit a lot from the information we give them. Also, many people are shy about a chat, and are very happy that we are so interested in them. We notice that people suddenly ask us their questions, while they hadn't asked for help before. It is an accessible way to indicate their requests for help. I'm learning so many new things about my own neighborhood! It also brings me a lot. Doing this volunteer work makes me feel like I'm doing more than just acting within my own circle. I think it is very important to go outside and do something for my environment. This way I can give something back to society, I myself have always had it so good. I find it very enriching. In this way I automatically meet a lot of new people, and all these people have their own stories about the neighbourhood. Many people have lived there for a long time. During my home visits, I learn so many new things about my own neighborhood!" Would you also like to make a home visit to people over 75? Take a look at all the home visit help questions here. Share these stories and inspire others to help too! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whatsapp Forward

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