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A NEW CHRISTMAS advert is urging older people not to be afraid to ask for help during the festive period.
The ad highlights the simple tasks, like changing a lightbulb, that cause difficulties for older people and that they often require help with – though many would not want to burden someone with it.
Sean Moynihan, CEO of Alone said this year’s ad is about rights. It is about reminding older people they not only deserve to live with dignity, but they have the right to.
“We want them to know that they have a right to be supported, to receive the care they need and to live in a place of their own choosing,” he said.
Many older people think that by asking for help and support they are bothering people. We want them to know that they deserve more than a little help and support and they shouldn’t be afraid to ask for it. For those who may feel that they have no one to ask for help, Alone offers supports and services that can link older people back in with their community and neighbours.
Moynihan said Christmas can be an especially isolating time for older people, particularly those who have no loved ones to share it with.
“Our campaign is reminding the Irish public that many older persons within their community need help and support. We are asking people to check in on their older neighbours, for a cup of tea, a quick word of kindness or just to see if they need a lift to the shops,” he said.
The charity’s volunteers will be visiting older people each week in the run up to Christmas, it will host a dinner dance and deliver hundreds of Christmas hampers and dinners.
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Good article..best of luck with your recovery
Can relate to all of that. It’s invisible. Having someone change plans all of a sudden is a nightmare, having planned every step of the journey for ages beforehand!
I can relate a lot to this having a TBI 11 years ago and a stroke all at 19. At the start was a very traumatic time for me and my family having to learn to walk talk dealing with serious bursts of aggression from frustration and adapt to daily living. I have a successful business now for 8 years but everyday day still has its obstacles be it the chronic fatigue that comes with a TBI to the chronic headaches or your mind just blanking out it’s not easy and as Linda says it’s invisible and very hard for people to understand what’s going on with you. I now am married and have a beautiful 19 month son that brings so much joy to my wife and I everyday and it kills me to come home some days after a bad day and he’s there just waiting for your undivided attention but your just not able.
Very interesting article. I know from experience how difficult it can be when often the slightest thing is a trigger. You certainly have given yourself every opportunity to recovery and to live life well.
Well done on your recovery!
Jigsaws are a great therapy for any person recouping from brain injury and/or brain surgery. Have been there and done that many moons ago.
Ah – I know it well – my wife had ABI – Acquired Brain Injury as a result of a stroke.
It takes time but eventually heals -
It’s very hard when symptoms are invisible . I know that feeling . People are so fast to judge you also…. I wish you well in your recovery … x
Good on ya, Linda.
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