by Louise Rees | Sep 23, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
Brian Jarvie moved to Whitianga from Christchurch after the earthquakes. An article in The Informer tells of how Brian has been welcomed into his new community, has formed a friendship with a volunteer visitor from Age Concern, and become an integral member of his...
by Louise Rees | Sep 16, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
Olivia Laing, author of The Lonely City writes about the importance of cherishing friendships, despite the difficulties created by lockdowns. After finally meeting face to face with a friend she writes, “We laughed, shared family news, told each other the things...
by Louise Rees | Sep 16, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
A book summarizing projects and findings from the first five years of the National Science Challenge was launched on 13th September. Find out more here. The book, ‘Celebrating Ageing Well: the first five years of the Ageing Well National Science Challenge’ is...
by Louise Rees | Sep 16, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
Have your say on Auckland city council’s draft age-friendly action plan. Find out more here.
by Louise Rees | Aug 30, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
Stuff reporter, Jake Kenny, writes about how the lack of outside visitors is affecting older people in care facilities. Read the full article here.
by Louise Rees | Aug 30, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
An Otago Daily Times article gives service provider perspectives on how contact with older people has changed since the first Covid-19 lockdown. Read the article here.
