Care home agony aunts ready to solve relationship dilemmas

Julie, Graham and Amanda are on hand to answer relationship dilemmas for Valentine's Day
Julie, Graham and Amanda are on hand to answer relationship dilemmas for Valentine’s Day

Residents at a Suffolk care home are taking on the role of agony aunts to help solve relationship dilemmas ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Wellbeing Care’s The Dell in Lowestoft is inviting the community to take advantage of their residents’ considerable experience in the world of love by submitting their relationship quandaries, dilemmas and questions.

Joy Henshaw, regional director of Wellbeing Care, said: “Love and companionship are amongst the greatest gifts in life, and our residents have a wealth of knowledge and lessons to share with those who aren’t as far along the path of life as they are.

“Our lighthearted initiative sees us invite the community to seek advice from our residents and they’re hoping to provide some valuable insight while also creating meaningful connections between generations and within our community. The residents are really looking forward to seeing what things people ask advice on – so if you’re in need of any relationship support, please get in touch!”

On hand to offer their advice is former HGV driver, Malcolm (71), former florist, Elizabeth (83), and former office worker, Joan (94), who will be filmed responding to the questions – which will go live on the care group’s social media channels in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

To submit your relationship questions and dilemmas, email [email protected] and the

residents will aim to answer these on Valentine’s Day – with the option to keep it anonymous.

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