Meals on Wheels was godsend for David and others
LIFECARE CLIENT David is 90 and lives alone. He has great difficulty walking and requires to use a walker or a stick.
Before the coronavirus lockdown, David joined us at Café Life almost every day to have a hot meal and chat with the volunteers and staff who he has come to know well over the last few years.
David also got some help with cleaning from the Help at Home service and was visited weekly by his friend Lindsay, who he was introduced to through Vintage Vibes, a partnership project between Space/Broomhouse Hub and LifeCare.
When the crisis hit and restrictions were introduced, David was unable to get out much. He was not able to have his main meal cooked for him, or enjoy the companionship of others at the café.
CHALLENGES
Lindsay was only able to keep in touch by phone. It was a difficult and challenging time for him.
However, the newly introduced LifeCare Meals on Wheels service was a real breakthrough for David. He received a nutritious hot meal a couple of times a week, delivered by the “cheerful” staff, and said the meals were lovely - especially the soup - and he really enjoyed them. Knowing the meals were provided on certain days gave David something to look forward to, and a good hot meal to help him through the long winter days. He said: “Thank you for a great service. Meals on Wheels is a god send. Thank you.”