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 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...
by Louise Rees | May 25, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Funding has today (23 May 2022) been awarded to 12 organisations across England with the aim of understanding how transport can play a role in helping people who are feeling lonely. Pilot projects receiving a share of the £5 million funding include support for...
by Louise Rees | May 16, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Living alone can be isolating and lonesome for even the most independent of people, but it can be especially so for the elderly when what used to be simple daily tasks start to become a struggle. Sadly, this is a problem that has become increasingly familiar to many...
by Louise Rees | Apr 11, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
During the past two years, whenever there’s been a gap in Covid-19 gathering restrictions, Liz Henry’s been quick to act. In amongst the global pandemic, Henry has tried her best to keep the Invercargill Park Run operating when restrictions have allowed....
