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Growing older alone support in Puerto Rico

For older people facing isolation, health worries or loss of independence. Talk with people in Puerto Rico who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.

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Help for growing older alone in Puerto Rico

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Ponce Community Food Hub

Practical help for people dealing with growing older alone and disaster survivors, plus a weekly drop-in.

Tue to Sat, 10 to 6

From people who came through it

  • โ€œTo anyone starting to feel alone as they get older: it's hard when the places you used to go close down. But there are still people out there. Try a phone line, a church group, or even just saying hello to a neighbour. It might feel small, but it helps.โ€

    lightguitar ยท been through growing older alone
  • โ€œReading this late at night? I've been there. A few years back, that was me. Back then, the only voice some days is the radio. Yesterday I booked a holiday. It doesn't stay this heavy. Be gentle with yourself.โ€

    Tailor in Stellenbosch ยท been through growing older alone
  • โ€œPlease be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder. Joining a class gave me somewhere to be every Thursday. It helped. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here. God willing it gets easier.โ€

    letรญcia_bass ยท been through growing older alone
  • โ€œI'm not going to tell you everything happens for a reason so it doesn't. But you can get through it. I did, and I'm not especially strong and try not to make big decisions on the worst days. I learned that the hard way.โ€

    lampriver73 ยท been through growing older alone

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