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 | 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.
by Louise Rees | Aug 2, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
Journalist Jamie Waters writes about his experiences during a 2-week assignment of talking to as many strangers as possible. Read the full article here.
by Louise Rees | Jul 7, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
In an interview with Seven Sharp, psychologist Dougal Sutherland discusses a US study finding that men have fewer friends than they used to have, and suggests ways that men can find and develop new friendships.
by Louise Rees | Jul 2, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
In this article by Arvind Kurmar, Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust general manager, Nilima Venkat talks about the rise in cases of elder abuse amongst the Indian / South Asian community over the past year, and the many services that Shanti Niwas provides to support older...
by Louise Rees | Jun 15, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
Recent Australian research found that adults in neighbourhoods where at least 30% of nearby land consists of parks, reserves and woodlands had 26% lower odds of becoming lonely compared to their peers in areas with less than 10% green space. Find out more in this...
