Over half a million older people leave their house once a week or less, leaving many feeling lonely and isolated. Fraser, a 20-year-old medical student, has taken matters into his own hands and spends his spare time giving rickshaw rides to elderly residents of a care home.
The Falkirk student bringing joy to care home residents
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