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 | Aug 1, 2022 | Loneliness
It’s the last month of winter, and the days are getting longer. Yay! Check out this month’s calendar from Action for Happiness. Download the calendar, and take a small action each day to be kind to others and create more happiness. Action for Happiness...
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...
by Louise Rees | Jul 13, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
The impact of the COVID19 restrictions on the mental health of caregivers in our communities, many of whom are caring for family members with dementia, is the subject of new research. Stats NZ’s most recent Wellbeing Statistics report shows more people than ever...
