October 18, 2018 - 1225 views
A care service provider in Colwyn Bay is urging young people to show consideration and respect to the elderly and vulnerable this Halloween.
In and amongst the high-jinx and fun which surrounds the night, Abacare is asking people to spare a thought before pranking or playing a joke on older people.
Their Halloween campaign was first started back in 2014 and has been a huge success. Following feedback from elderly people on how they have been able to enjoy a peaceful All Hallows’ Eve instead of one filled with anxiety and distress, the campaign continues this year to ensure the elderly no longer find the celebration frightening.
The company is urging youngsters and their parents to be mindful of elderly relatives or neighbours living alone who may find it too scary to open their doors to strangers on a cold winter evening. Many elderly folk are not as mobile as younger people so getting up can be a real struggle and they could potentially have a fall on their way to the door. It is hoped that people will be understanding if they don’t answer and won’t retaliate by playing a nasty ‘trick’ on them.
Feelings of anxiety around Halloween is also known as Samhainophobia. People with the phobia can feel panic and huge amounts of stress throughout the Halloween period.
The thought of what the people at the door might do if they don’t answer it can be particularly worrying, as people have been known to throw eggs, flour, throw fireworks and start fires.
Abacare have a special poster available to download here for people to print off and display in their windows to deter potential trick or treaters from knocking on their doors.
