Samuel: a Prisoner in His Own
Flat In some ways, Samuel is luckier than many old people.
He lives in a brand new flat that’s warm and comfortable. But he feels
trapped. He’s eighty-seven, has sight only in one eye and has
great difficulty in breathing. Even a short walk down to the local shops would
prove far too much for him. And to make matters worse, he had to move from his
own home in East London to his new flat, because he was unable to live by
himself any longer. Regular transport to an old people’s day center would make
all the difference. They are cheerful, warm places to spend the
day—an end to the depressing loneliness. For in the day center old people meet,
make friends and can get a good nourishing (有营养) meal at a low price.
Five pounds is a real help towards another center. Thirty
pounds help provide a Geriatric Day Hospital. One hundred and
fifty pounds inscribes the name of someone dear to you on the dedication plaque
(纪念用薄金属板) of a day center. Your donation is desperately needed
to help old people. So please post your gift or donation (捐款) to "Help the
Aged". How much is needed to have a name inscribed in a day center
At leastpounds.