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I popped out earlier to pick up a book from the local bookshop (before you all pile in I live in a small town and social distancing in this case is easy, it's quiet and there is plenty of space). On the way down I was accosted by an older gentleman asking how he'd get the train. First I was thinking you shouldn't be out on the street (clearly over 70) but gave him directions, trying to keep my distance. Quite a long and confusing conversation followed but I established he was more than a bit confused and by himself. Got him back in his house after making sure he really did live there and his wife came home. She'd "just popped out" (again, clearly over 70 but seemed to have all her faculties). I left as fast as I could but offered to get them anything if they needed it. This guy clearly had dementia or something similar.
Really brought home how certain vulnerable people are going to be hit by this. Felt wrong going into their home but couldn't just leave this guy on the street and he was on about getting on a train - with no particular destination in mind. If he'd made it to the station he could have just walked onto a train as there are no barriers or anything.