“I can’t put in to words how much your staff have helped me and my husband, we were in a very dark place and couldn’t see a way out. I look back now and we can’t thank you enough, you went above and beyond. We are eternally grateful.” – quote from a Day Care client’s unpaid carer
Many of the people The Eric Liddell Centre support are in the vulnerable or extremely vulnerable groups because of advanced age and complex health needs. Due to the nature of dementia, clients thrive on familiarity, routine and meaningful social interaction, something the pandemic affected greatly. It has therefore been especially hard for people living with dementia, with reports of increased levels of confusion, fear and anxiety, with some elderly people becoming virtual prisoners in their own homes, lonely and isolated. And although things are improving, they are still finding that a significant proportion of elderly people remain very cautious.
Throughout the pandemic their team have shown great innovation and resilience by reaching out to provide contact and comfort to our elderly service users via a range of outreach and digital methods.
Please help their Winter Appeal by making a donation so they can continue supporting their vulnerable clients.
