Age UK highlight the growing loneliness crisis below. Also, French company Famileo help families stay connected this Christmas and beyond. Christmas is a time for family, connection, and joy, but for many older adults, it can also bring feelings of…
u3a – Combatting Loneliness One Joyful Experience at a time.
Loneliness can affect anyone at any stage of life when unexpectedly separated from friends or relatives. Founded in 1982, u3a now has around 1,000 u3as, with more than 40,000 activity groups meeting every week throughout the United Kingdom, of which there are…
Community Independent Living Helps Avoid Loneliness
Making new friends and being socially active in later life is key to good mental wellbeing and a recent survey from retirement rentals brand, My Future Living, has revealed that almost three-quarters of residents say making new friends is the…
No Loneliness Living in a Retirement Community
Living in a retirement community boosts friendships and helps prevent loneliness during lockdown … The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on the importance of friendships and community. This is increasingly important for people as they get older, according to…
Loneliness and Older People – The Silver Line
Loneliness The film below, called “The Anniversary” captures the distress of loneliness. The Silver Line charity released the film to highlight the nation’s loneliness epidemic amongst older people. Film director, Phil Beastall, whose short film, ‘Love is a Gift’, went…
Over 65s Are Not As Lonely As You’d Think!
We often hear of the connection between loneliness and the elderly. However, a recent BBC report revealed that young people actually feel the loneliest. So, age doesn’t necessarily equate to isolation. And it’s perfectly natural to enjoy your own company…
Loneliness In The Over 50s
Below, Teal Swan writes about loneliness in the over 50s. She explains how loneliness, as time goes on, needn’t be inevitable … Loneliness in The Over 50s The world today is obsessed with youth. Value, significance and desirability seem to…
