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The Lonely Century
Author and economist Noreena Hertz talks to RNZ Nine to Noon’s Kathryn Ryan about her new book, ‘The Lonely Century – Coming Together in a World That’s Pulling Apart’.
Retirement village life: lonely for some
This article discusses findings from Auckland University research on the issues of social isolation and loneliness in retirement villages.
Grandfriends shares the joy of grandparenting
Read about how Grandfriends is connecting people across generations for friendship and support. This Daily Encourager article tells about the joy that contact with a surrogate grandparent is bringing to one young family.
‘I feel invisible’: As a single parent, weekends are the loneliest they’ve ever been
In this stuff article, single Mum Hayley Stent shares her experience of shared parenting and loneliness.
Loneliness and the digital divide
In an article for Stuff Holly Walker, deputy director of the Helen Clarke Foundation writes about how digital isolation has contributed to loneliness for many during Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Elderly need balance between protection and isolation
See expert researcher Charles Waldegrave’s comments on isolation for older people during Covid-19 here.
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