by Louise Rees | Jan 14, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Customer service teams can help tackle loneliness. In an article for ‘My Customer’ editor Chris Ward writes: “It’s been predicted that up to 75% of all customer service calls will be made out of loneliness by 2026. What can organisations do to...
by Louise Rees | Jan 11, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
All of us can probably remember a time when we felt lonely. In the UK, around 45% of people report experiencing loneliness – with 5% of people experiencing severe loneliness. A study reported in The Conversation has found that living in crowded urban areas increases...
by Louise Rees | Jan 11, 2022 | Loneliness, News Media
Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, according to a new study co-led by UCL researchers that suggests the idea of smoking as a sociable pastime may be a myth. Read the full article in UCL news here and the full...
by Louise Rees | Nov 22, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
Margaret Curnow, 71, and her partner Lou Brandon plan to stay in their own Wellington homes for as long as they are able. There are lots of reasons: Brandon’s home is filled with her art collection, and a fabulous kitchen. Curnow’s biggest motivator is...
by Louise Rees | Nov 16, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
Online arts programming has been helping older people in Newfoundland and Labrador to stay connected during the pandemic. The 8-session programme was found to enhance quality of life for those who took part. Feedback from one participant was, “The artist was...
by Louise Rees | Nov 11, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media
An article in The Conversation discusses the risks and benefits of online connection for LGBTQ youth.
