by Louise Rees | Aug 25, 2022 | Loneliness
Play Street events temporarily restrict vehicle traffic on quiet local streets, so that children and parents can be active, socially connect, and play in their neighbourhood. They are small, resident-led, local events, held on quiet neighbourhood streets during...
by Louise Rees | Aug 17, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
We remember it all too well from the first lockdown. The obligatory weekly Zoom quizzes and the stream of cultural events held online. While most of us can head down to the local pub again and delight in the return of good old Sunday quizzes, some people are still...
by Louise Rees | Aug 10, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
A father and daughter have teamed up to offer fishing expeditions to help older people combat isolation and loneliness. Age UK employee Becky Bostock was approached by private lake manager Adam Chamberlain who was concerned about how elderly people in his part of...
by Louise Rees | Aug 1, 2022 | Loneliness, Stories
Voices of Hope co-founder Genvieve Mora spends a moment with kiwis who have experienced mental health challenges, digging into their own lived experience, whilst highlighting the tools and lessons they’ve learned along the way. Check out the podcasts here. One...
by Louise Rees | Jul 26, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
We take it for granted that technology brings people closer together and improves our access to essential products and services. If you can’t imagine life without your smartphone, it’s easy to forget that people who can’t or don’t want to engage with the latest...
by Louise Rees | Jul 26, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Lessening the burden of loneliness is a win-win – older New Zealanders will feel a lift to their health and wellbeing and will be much more likely to make an active and valuable contribution to their communities Opinion: Loneliness is a significant...
