The Pensioners Friend is doing its best to assist fellow pensioners wherever it can during the lockdown. The April issue of the free monthly booklet is available on Facebook for you to download, read or print directly from the ‘Pensioners Friend Monthly Booklet’ page.
“All South Africans have been challenged to get more creative and use the long lonely days at home constructively by doing what we have never done before now that we have so much free time on our hands during this long period of lockdown at home,” said founders, Errol and Sharon-Ann Theron.
“What we see happening has shocked the entire world into action with the speed at which the coronavirus spreads if proper precautions are not taken and steadfastly maintained by everyone. Even the world’s largest economies like China, USA, and Europe have come to realise that no matter how big or advanced their economies are, no country is immune to the spread of the virus.
“We can now see for ourselves just how little we actually need to make ourselves comfortable and happy while staying at home, and more importantly, the most important things in life are the basic necessities like food and shelter, not the size of our assets. This is a time to love each other and help wherever possible, and to let go of all the silly and unnecessary things we have been led to believe are so important for everyday living.
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“So if you are feeling down or anxious, why not go to your happy place in your own mind to relax, and reflect on your happy memories at your leisure every single day. With a bit of practice and patience, this simple teach-yourself technique will soon become second nature and you will be surprised at just how much better you will start to feel.
“Make every effort to help wherever you can and do not forget to make the time to reach out to your elderly parents, family, relatives and friends as often as possible to let them know you value and love them. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions are known to be the most vulnerable to die from the coronavirus, and while in lockdown may understandably feel depressed, anxious and agitated, slowly withdrawing themselves from daily life, which are the major effects of long isolation. We cannot stress enough how vital it is to continue including them in your daily life, as this will help make them feel they are still important to you and are loved by their families.”
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