Quote Originally Posted by mickcant View Post
There seem to be a lot of people living in care homes with no family close by in the UK.

I am a Age UK befriender, and visit people on a regular once a week visit, it's not the same as family but it hopefully helps, we find visits need to be on time, I take my dog with me if they like pets he thinks that everybody is a friend anyhow and having him there helps.
Mick.
Well done Mick

What a good idea that is