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Brian Jarvie – A big smile says a thousand words
After moving to Whitianga from Christchurch, Brian Jarvie has become an integral member of his local Menzshed, and developed a firm friendship with a volunteer visitor from Age Concern.
Can you be in a team and still feel alone?
Loneliness at work has become an increasingly hot topic during the pandemic. An insightful blog by Indian author, columnist and management consultant Abhijit Bhaduri discusses the question of loneliness within work teams, and what to do about it.
Loneliness: coping with the gap where friends used to be
Olivia Laing, author of The Lonely City writes about the importance of cherishing friendships, despite the difficulties created by lockdowns.
An elixir for loneliness
An Australian Journal of Pharmacy opinion piece discusses how we need to nourish our social biome, just as we do our gut biome, and that social health clinics in community pharmacies offer one solution.
Celebrating Ageing Well book launch
A book summarizing projects and findings from the first five years of the National Science Challenge was launched on 13th September. A number of the projects explore aspects of loneliness, social isolation, and social connection.
Tāmaki tauawhi kaumātua, Age-friendly Auckland Draft Action Plan
Have your say on Auckland city council’s draft age-friendly action plan.
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