My mother has been in a nursing home for a year. She is well cared for, but time can sometimes seem long to her, especially between visits. I discovered LettrCare a bit by chance, and I thought that receiving a handwritten letter, just for her, could do her good. I didn’t expect it to become so important. She waits for her letters impatiently, rereads them, keeps them carefully. Sometimes she replies, sometimes not, but I feel that it brings her something sweet, just for her. It has become a real little ritual. And for me, it’s a way of taking care of her, differently.

Nelly, daughter of Irène, 86 years old, in confidence for 4 months.

I have always loved writing, but over time, I lost the habit... When I received my first letter, I was very moved. It was gentle, caring, intelligent. It felt like an old friend was talking to me. Since then, I eagerly await each letter. I take my pen, I reply calmly, and I feel less alone. I have rediscovered the pleasure of words, and the pleasure of being read.

Michèle, 74 years old, sharing in confidence for 3 months.

I thought it was just another thing for young people... and then I received a letter. Well written, funny, full of subtlety. I replied a bit out of curiosity... and here I am, two months later, waiting for my mail like a teenager! I share my little adventures, I complain about the rain, I talk about my memories... and it does me a world of good. Honestly, it’s better than a diary: at least here, someone answers me!

Françoise, 81 years old, sharing in confidence for 2 months.

My father has never been very talkative, especially since he retired. But he has always loved writing, especially by hand. I offered him LettrCare a bit out of curiosity, thinking he might like it. And honestly, it worked right away. He tells me about it every time we talk, he rereads his letters, he answers them carefully. JI think it gives him a rhythm, a little appointment with himself. And I’m glad I found him something that does him good, without a screen, without pressure.

Christophe, son of Bernard, 67 years old, sharing in confidence for 4 months.

I gifted LettrCare to my mother a bit on a whim. She has been living alone since my father passed away, and even though we call each other regularly, I felt that something was missing for her. Since she started receiving her letters, I find her changed: happier, more lively. She often tells me about what her 'confidant' wrote to her, as if she had found an old pen pal. I know she feels less alone, without it all resting entirely on me. It’s truly a gift for both of us, actually.

Myriam, daughter of Sonia, 78 years old, sharing in confidence for 3 months.