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Small things can reduce loneliness
An international study found one in five employees report feeling lonely at work, and being in the office isn’t the key solution finds researchers from the University of Canterbury and the Institute for Life at Work.
Almost a third of retirees lonely, isolated
Research by Age Concern Auckland found 59 percent of New Zealanders aged 65 and above had felt lonely recently, and 30 percent felt that way a lot or all of the time.
Online Grief Support Platform, Griefity, Aims To Change The Way People Navigate Loss And Bereavement | Scoop News
A new online grief support platform aims to create connections through technology and offer practical support to those experiencing grief and loss.
Little-used park tipped for shared home for seniors in Marlborough
Russell Hopkins was out for a walk one day in Blenheim when he decided he might have found the perfect spot to have a shared home for over-65s.
Like many men, I had few close friends. So I began a friendship quest.
In a recent Washington Post article, 71-year-old Leonard Felson tells about embarking on a one-month quest to re-establish a circle of friends.
The Wiggles bringing generations together
This morning, as I travelled into Wellington on the train, I met some grandparents in their 70s and their 2-year old granddaughter on their way to a Wiggles concert at the Opera House. All three were bubbly and happy, the grandparents enjoying the excitement of the...
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