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Older Men at the Margins: how men experience and combat loneliness and social isolation in later life
Recent UK research explores how older men from diverse groups experience loneliness, and what helps them to feel connected.
Older people are often lonely – chat with them, urges Capt Tom Moore
UK centenarian Captain Sir Tom Moore has launched a series of podcasts to help tackle loneliness among older people.
The Lonely Century
Author and economist Noreena Hertz talks to RNZ Nine to Noon’s Kathryn Ryan about her new book, ‘The Lonely Century – Coming Together in a World That’s Pulling Apart’.
Lockdown grocery delivery sparks intergenerational friendship
Maddi Mitchell, 23, and Sharon Olsen, 80, became firm friends during level 4, when Mitchell volunteered to deliver Olsen’s groceries.
Manchester United swap child mascots for older ‘guests of honour’
Manchester United are collaborating in a campaign to end loneliness.
Retirement village life: lonely for some
This article discusses findings from Auckland University research on the issues of social isolation and loneliness in retirement villages.
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