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...
by Louise Rees | Jun 21, 2022 | Loneliness
Last week, I attended the launch of Project Village. This is a new initiative to encourage and support primary caregivers and families caring for their loved ones. Through the project, families receive Wellbeing Activity Bags with fun activities to bring families...
by Louise Rees | Jun 17, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Momentum is building in the US on advocacy and action to combat loneliness and social isolation. This week, I joined an in-person and Zoom function hosted by the US Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness. The meeting was to mark Global Loneliness Awareness...
