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UK charity reducing loneliness by pairing care home residents with volunteers for free, safe one-to-one video calls that bring joy and connection.

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🏆 From volunteering at 13 to being named Volunteer of the Year!

ACS Hillingdon student Daniel, Class of 2028, has been recognised by Adopt a Grandparent for his outstanding commitment to making a difference in the lives of older people 🩵

Over three and a half years, Daniel has built a lasting bond with his adopted grandparent, Linda, and become the charity’s longest-standing active volunteer. Now also an ambassador for the organisation, his journey is a testament to the impact one young person can have through kindness, consistency and genuine connection.

👏 Join us in celebrating Daniel and his well-deserved recognition.

🔗 Read the full story via the link in our bio

#volunteer #StudentAchievement #internationalschool #dofe #charity

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Celebrating Adopt-a-Grandparent 💙✨

Our Directors, Salima and Rahim, were honoured to attend the @adoptagrandp charity awards and celebrate the incredible work of such an amazing charity. It’s amazing to see how much Adopt-a-Grandparent has grown, with thousands of volunteers now registered and so many meaningful connections being created.

We’re fortunate to have experienced the difference these connections can make at TWH, including Chris, who looks forward to his weekly chats with Will. 💬❤️

A huge congratulations to all the winners and the entire Adopt-a-Grandparent team! 🏆

#AdoptAGrandparent #CharityAwards #MeaningfulConnections

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It was lovely to be part of the Adopt a Grandparent awards event and to celebrate the wonderful work the charity is doing to tackle loneliness and create meaningful connections for care home residents. 💙

After the event, I was eagerly looking forward to sharing the happy news with Ruth, a Southborough resident who is such an ardent fan of her weekly AAG calls . She has a special connection with Emily, a wonderful volunteer who takes the time to get to know Ruth and share stories!

Ruth was overjoyed to see the award, congratulating me happily and shared how lovely it is to be able to talk to Emily through Adopt a Grandparent. These regular conversations and connections mean so much and are a beautiful reminder of how a little time and companionship can make such a difference.

Hoping more and more care home residents can take advantage of this free and secure service!

I’m so grateful to be part of this journey with David and the team, and especially thankful to the Southborough team and Kamal for their support in making these meaningful connections possible. 💜

Thank you to @carehome_co_uk for sponsoring the award. Hope this makes you smile 😊

#adoptagrandparent #careuk #thankslottie #care

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What a brilliant afternoon celebrating the very first Adopt a Grandparent Charity Awards.

We were so proud to sponsor the event, as well as the Grandparent of the Year award, and to spend the afternoon celebrating the people helping create meaningful companionship for older people.

One moment that really stayed with us was hearing Shaleeza, founder of Adopt a Grandparent, speak about why she started the charity and the experiences that shaped it.

Hearing the story behind the charity was such a lovely reminder of what makes Adopt a Grandparent so special. It isn’t simply about introducing two people. It’s about making sure older people feel heard, valued and connected, and creating friendships where stories, experience and a good old chat can be shared.

And then came a particularly special moment for us.

Our Managing Director, Sam Tinsley, had the pleasure of presenting the Grandparent of the Year award to the wonderful Michael.

Michael is already a familiar face to us at Care Shop. Earlier this year, he joined us at our Leadership Summit and gave us a brilliant insight into what life in a care home is really like. He had the whole room laughing then, and unsurprisingly, his awards speech did exactly the same again.

Michael never fails to make us smile, and seeing him recognised felt incredibly well deserved.

We absolutely love working with Adopt a Grandparent and seeing the friendships, conversations and moments of connection they help make possible. Yesterday was a lovely reminder of just how much difference that can make.

Congratulations to Michael, all of the award winners, Shaleeza, David, and the whole Adopt a Grandparent community on a very special first awards. 💚

#AdoptAGrandparent #AAGAwards #CareShop #SocialCare #EndLoneliness @adoptagrandp

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It was an absolute joy to be part of the Adopt a Grandparent annual award event on the occasion of Grandparents Day. 💚 @adoptagrandp

Thank you Vicky from @carehome_co_uk for sponsoring the award for Wellbeing Coordinator of the Year! Thanks to all the supporters of this amazing initiative! It was great to share stories and experiences!

At the heart of Adopt a Grandparent is something so simple, yet so incredibly important - helping tackle loneliness and creating meaningful connections for care home residents!

Loneliness can have such a profound impact, and the opportunity to have regular conversations, share stories, laugh together and simply know that someone is there to listen can mean so much. Visit the website to donate, sponsor, support and volunteer!

Through weekly calls and meaningful connections, Adopt a Grandparent is making a real difference to the lives of so many residents. We have seen this first hand at Southborough, part of Care UK 💜

Incredibly thankful to the wonderful Southborough team for their commitment and support, and to Kamal Gill for her continued support and encouragement.

Thanks to Ruth and Carol for showing us how beautiful connections can be made at any age with their weekly calls with wonderful AAG volunteers Emily and Kelly!

A huge shout-out to all the amazing volunteers who give their time, and hope more and more corporate volunteers and sponsors help make these connections possible. Every conversation, every smile and every moment of companionship matters.

Thank you, Shaleeza Hasham and David Annand, for creating and championing such a meaningful initiative. What you are doing to bring people together and reduce loneliness is truly priceless.

Wishing the entire Adopt a Grandparent team an amazing year ahead. 💙

Thank you to all the kind sponsors for making such a lovely event possible 💜

@careshopuk

#adoptagrandparent #connection #careuk

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It was an absolute joy to be part of the Adopt a Grandparent annual award event on the occasion of Grandparents Day. 💚 @adoptagrandp

Thank you Vicky from @carehome_co_uk for sponsoring the award for Wellbeing Coordinator of the Year! Thanks to all the supporters of this amazing initiative! It was great to share stories and experiences!

At the heart of Adopt a Grandparent is something so simple, yet so incredibly important - helping tackle loneliness and creating meaningful connections for care home residents!

Loneliness can have such a profound impact, and the opportunity to have regular conversations, share stories, laugh together and simply know that someone is there to listen can mean so much. Visit the website to donate, sponsor, support and volunteer!

Through weekly calls and meaningful connections, Adopt a Grandparent is making a real difference to the lives of so many residents. We have seen this first hand at Southborough, part of Care UK 💜

Incredibly thankful to the wonderful Southborough team for their commitment and support, and to Kamal Gill for her continued support and encouragement.

Thanks to Ruth and Carol for showing us how beautiful connections can be made at any age with their weekly calls with wonderful AAG volunteers Emily and Kelly!

A huge shout-out to all the amazing volunteers who give their time, and hope more and more corporate volunteers and sponsors help make these connections possible. Every conversation, every smile and every moment of companionship matters.

Thank you, Shaleeza Hasham and David Annand, for creating and championing such a meaningful initiative. What you are doing to bring people together and reduce loneliness is truly priceless.

Wishing the entire Adopt a Grandparent team an amazing year ahead. 💙

#adoptagrandparent #connection #careuk

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I’m absolutely delighted to share that The Long Road Back to Tipperary continues to receive wonderful 5-star reviews.

But what makes me even more proud is knowing that the first royalties from the book have now been donated to two causes very close to my heart @alzheimersresearchbrace and @adoptagrandp . 💜💚

This book was always about more than simply telling my story. It is about family, love, loss, dementia, resilience and finding your way back to the things that matter most. My mum’s journey with dementia was one of the reasons I went on to found @carecampaignforthevulnerable , and dementia research remains incredibly important to me. Supporting Adopt a Grandparent also reflects something I feel very strongly about - tackling loneliness and creating meaningful connections between generations.

So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. ❤️ Knowing that my story can also help support two wonderful causes makes writing The Long Road Back to Tipperary even more meaningful.

Here’s to the next chapter. 🇮🇪📖 💜💚https://amzn.eu/d/05QKkIWI
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#TheLongRoadBackToTipperary #BRACEDementiaResearch #AdoptaGrandparent #Dementia Care Family Loneliness Charity Memoir CareCampaignForTheVulnerable

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Adopt a Grandparent has gifted Ruth a beautiful friendship 💜

Ruth has developed such a special relationship with Emily, one of the wonderful volunteers through the Adopt a Grandparent programme @adoptagrandp . It has been truly lovely to watch their connection grow over the past year. 🌸

Ruth enjoys talking about past memories, sharing stories and simply enjoying Emily’s company. Sometimes their conversations take her back to a treasured memory, and sometimes they bring her right into the present moment. 💜 Ruth was sharing how grateful she was to be in the lounge and to look out the window!

It’s lovely to see such a meaningful connection grow. Thank you Emily for volunteering and bringing her joy!

We are incredibly grateful to be part of this amazing initiative and to witness the joy and meaning these relationships bring to our residents’ lives.

We highly recommend the Adopt a Grandparent programme for any resident who would enjoy conversations. Also it's a great volunteering opportunity - visit the Adopt A Grandparent website to find a connection of your own. It is DofE approved and a great intergenerational connection! Win-Win!

One special connection is all it takes to bring meaning, companionship and a little extra joy to a resident’s day - and to their lives 💜

#AdoptAGrandparent #careuk #connections

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What a Sunday at Whitegates Care Centre.

Residents, relatives and team members came together for a brilliant BBQ, live music and mini fete, with plenty of laughter along the way.

A special mention to Val, our very own Queen of Whitegates, and Derek, husband of one of our residents, who was crowned winner of the much-loved Knobbly Knees competition.

Best of all, the afternoon raised more than £300 for @adoptagrandp helping to support a charity that brings friendship, conversation and connection to older people.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, donated and helped make the day such a success.

#WhitegatesCareCentre #CareHomeLife #AdoptAGrandparent #CreatingHappinessDaily #CareCommunity

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A first call to remember.

Surrey Hills Dementia Nursing Centre has officially joined the @adoptagrandp programme, and our first call lasted over an hour.

It was warm, natural and full of conversation, exactly what this wonderful initiative is all about.

We’re so pleased to be part of a programme that brings people together, creates connection and helps brighten someone’s day in such a simple but powerful way.

We’re already looking forward to the next call.

#AdoptAGrandparent #SurreyHills #DementiaCare #CareHomeLife #CreatingHappinessDaily

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A generation apart can still mean plenty in common.

This International Friendship Day, CHD Living is proud to celebrate its long-term partnership with @adoptagrandp and the friendships it helps create between older people and volunteers.

Through regular conversations and shared experiences, people who may never otherwise have met form genuine relationships. Both individuals gain something from the connection, whether that is companionship, a fresh perspective, encouragement or simply someone they look forward to speaking with.

As sponsors and users, we are so proud of Adopt A Grandparent as it reaches more people and creates more opportunities for meaningful friendships across generations.

Today, we are celebrating every introduction that became a conversation, and every conversation that grew into something lasting.

#InternationalFriendshipDay #AdoptAGrandparent #CHDLiving #CreatingHappinessDaily #IntergenerationalFriendships

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This International Friendship Day, we are proud to support Adopt a Grandparent!🧡

They're a charity creating regular companionship between older people living in care homes and volunteers across the UK and beyond.

At Autumna, we know how important it is for older people and their families to feel informed, supported and less alone when navigating later life. That is why Adopt a Grandparent’s work matters so much.

A weekly video call may sound simple, but for many residents it can become something to look forward to. A familiar face. A shared joke. A conversation about football, music, travel, family or memories from years gone by.

For volunteers, it is a chance to learn from another generation and build a friendship they may never have expected.

Everyone deserves friendship, conversation and the feeling that someone is glad to hear from them.

#InternationalFriendshipDay #AdoptAGrandparent #CareHomes #SocialCare #Volunteering

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