Nobody Puts Granny in the Corne
Life expectancy is steadily increasing; people can spend up to a third of their lives in old age. Could this be a great stage of life? It can! Is it lonely? Often, yes.
The feeling of loneliness has a negative impact not only on psychological well-being but also on physical health. More than 15 cigarettes a day are harmful.
It is important to meet people, make new contacts, learn something new or perhaps call the Seniors Line. Until in 60% of calls to this line, the topic of feeling lonely comes up.
What helps? Not being left alone, having somewhere to go, having someone to confide in . Many studies show that stronger social ties ensure up to 7 years longer life in good health.
Jan Onder
„The saddest thing is when you are alone. Regardless of age. From seniors I draw a lot of experience and I think it is good to pay attention to them and return them the energy they put into us, the younger generation. That's why I am to he was very happy to participate in the campaigns”, said Jan Onder.
Anna Olšanská
Anna will be 80 years old in 2025. „I want to always be the same, i.e. brave, bold, and persistent in what I do. To grow old in my own way, as I decide for myself, stated Olšanská a she revealed how she stays in shape. "In 2008, at the age of 63, I she ran a half marathon, I'm still running. I am an ultralight pilot. Drive cycling in the summer and skiing in the winter was a joy before and a bit now.”
Václav Doležal
„I went to Elpida for a German course and as a cafe bum I am he always started and ended at the coffee shop. And then I learned that cafe looking for baristas. I knew Maruška, who already worked here and regularly me she was making Algerian coffee. They say I was the only guy who got her ordered Algerian coffee.”
Pavel Nový 
Líba How does Elpida help?
For more than twenty years, Elpida has been helping seniors spend their lives actively, engaging them in communities and uses their potential and experience. It operates two educational and cultural centers, publishes Vital magazine , she founded singing ensemble. It offers seniors the possibility of self-realization within the project Socks from grandma and also a job opportunity in cafe Old school. All seniors from the Czech Republic can use the e-learning platform and dating site for free elbot.cz. Elpida operates an anonymous and free telephone line for senior citizens it helps to manage the anxiety, long-term loneliness and practical difficulties associated with the disruption natural social contact.
What can you do?
Contribute to the collection
No one should sit in the corner. And not alone at all. Help us expand our capacity, reach out to seniors and help them take the first step.
Contribute
Buy socks from grandma
Socks are knitted by grandmothers all over the Czech Republic. By buying, you support not only them, but also activities for other seniors.
Buy
Subscribe to Vital magazine
Four times a year we publish a magazine full of inspiration, interviews, advice and entertainment.
Prepay
Send grandma or grandpa to a course
In program of the Elpida Center everyone chooses. Get a voucher for your grandparents or spend time in Elpida other seniors.
Give a voucher
Donate a voucher to the Stará škola cafe
Help keep us going a cafe , where we employ only seniors. Stop by for a coffee or make yourself happy your loved ones.
Give a voucher
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Do you also think that grandma should not sit in the corner? Share the campaign or your support on social networks and tag @elpidaproseniory.
You can donate directly to Elpida's transparent account
2838425028/5500
DMS
DMS ELPIDA 90 or DMS ELPIDA 190 on phone number 87 777
The service is a joint project of the Forum of Donors and the Association of Mobile Network Providers (APMS)
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Thank you for your support!
Grandma will not sit in the corner - a campaign against loneliness. Creative voucher 0461000647.
Funded by the European Union - Next Generation EU
