How We Help The Aged In Distress
Aid for the Aged in Distress applies compassion and common sense, ripping away red tape and acting swiftly to improve the lives of elderly people in need. Below is one example among hundreds of cases we have dealt with.
For many years, Murial Knight walked seven miles a day, lugging mailbags and heavy parcels to over 500 addresses. She loved her job, but hefty bundles caused a weight of problems for the post lady.
Her son, John an unemployed welder, and his wife Linda, were worried that she was becoming housebound. John's appeals for help to buy an electric scooter for his mother were being turned down. Though money was tight, John and Linda were prepared to contribute towards the cost, and, when approached, so were Aid For The Aged In Distress.
Mrs Knight is thrilled with her scooter: "I can go around the village and visit friends and get to the shops. I'd be a prisoner without my scooter".
John Knight appealed direct to Aid For The Aged In Distress on behalf of his mother. Local councils, caring agencies and other charities also appeal to Aid For The Aged In Distress often as a last resort, to help where others cannot or will not.
A cry for help needs to be answered at once. Not vague promises or advice but with action.