Betty

Seniors

As Betty advanced in years, it became increasingly difficult for her to manage on her own and her house began to fall into a state of disrepair.

The Salvation Army stepped in to help. They worked with Work and Income to access financial support.

After Betty was moved to temporary accommodation, volunteers set to work fixing up the toilet and bathroom, cleaning the carpet and generally making Betty’s house liveable again.

Betty was pleased when the Salvation Army offered to help.

‘I was very grateful someone was taking an interest and it has been nice to have company and people to talk to because I have been by myself for so long.’

Betty has recently moved back into her house, but the Salvation Army has set up an ongoing support programme. This will ensure that Betty is cared for and able to continue to live in her own home while preserving her independence, dignity and quality of life.

Salvation Army HomeCare Services will visit twice a week to help with housework and personal care, while volunteers assist with shopping and picking up essentials like medicine. Betty will also be provided with Easy Meals, which she can cook herself at home.

A Salvation Army van picks her up on Sundays to attend church and take part in church socialising afterwards.
 
‘I look forward to Sundays and the opportunity to meet other people,’ says Betty.

The Salvation Army have also arranged a placement for Betty at a local rest home where she can go twice a week to socialise with other people her own age and make use of the centre’s facilities.