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Assistance provided by network to aid homeowners in smaller capacities

For over 16 years, 'Netzwerk Kleiner Hilfen' in Spenge has been providing support: A team of 15 volunteers attend to and assist lonely elderly individuals in their daily routines. Their varied contributions will be recognized by the Minister of Health on the 12th of September.

Help available for homeowners via network assistance
Help available for homeowners via network assistance

Assistance provided by network to aid homeowners in smaller capacities

In a heartwarming tale of community support, 90-year-old Helga Brinkmann, a senior resident, has found solace and assistance in a member of an unspecified network.

Helga, who previously resided in Bielefeld, now calls a new location home. Despite the unfamiliar surroundings, Helga's daily routines, such as her frequent visits to the market and her regular walks, have remained unchanged.

However, venturing far from her current residence has become a challenge for Helga due to her lack of familiarity with the area. This is where the network member steps in, playing a significant role in helping Helga navigate and feel more comfortable in her new surroundings.

Accompanying Helga on outings such as walks and trips to the market, the network member has become an invaluable source of support for the elderly resident. Helga enjoys these outings immensely, finding joy in the company and the familiarity they bring to her new life.

The identity of the network member remains undisclosed, although recent searches have revealed the presence of Helga Kassebom and Nicole Rath from the Alzheimer Society Hildesheim at a senior network event.

Despite the mystery surrounding the network member, one thing is clear: Helga Brinkmann continues to be regularly visited by a member of the network, providing her with the companionship and assistance she needs to thrive in her new home.

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