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...
by Louise Rees | Jul 5, 2022 | News Media, Stories
Matariki is a time for celebration, coming together and sharing and Age Concern Wairarapa was proud to host a very special event that did just that. The AC Wairarapa celebration was one of many events put on with the support of Masterton District Council and judging...
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 | Jun 17, 2022 | News Media
National Volunteer week 19-25 June 2022 honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. This year’s theme is ‘Time to Shine / He wā pīataata.’ It’s a time to recognise and celebrate volunteers, a time to shine / pīataata. It’s Matariki, a new year...
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...
