Guides Badge To Prevent The Elderly From Being Lonely

StartFragmentThey're able to usually acquire badges for skills such as playing a instrument, learning how to cook and also taking part in outdoor activities. However in a bid to deal with one of society's most critical problems, Girlguiding is commencing a UK first - a badge to fight loneliness in elderly people. Children have been going to homes for the elderly and sheltered housing centers to speak with senior people to be able to earn the completely new award.

It is hoped that the guides in manchester have inspired all guides around the country to start taking part in this great cause. The badge started right before Christmas with events including Brownies and Rainbows within the city, putting together a play at a sheltered housing court and also organizing an indoor camp fire with story-telling as well as craft sessions. Ex- Brownie said: 'Me and my age-group have enough time to spend with youngsters and then we can provide them a better view on life. 'We also have skills we can easily show them like stitching, learning to knit and also doing gardening.' She also said "Additionally, a lot of my friends miss their families because they do not live close to their own children - and they would enjoy to have that continuous involvement with children's projects.' Right after the trial run, the badge is being released throughout Manchester now for all Five,000 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and also members of The Senior Section for members up to the age of Twenty five.EndFragment