Red Cross study finds one-quarter of Australians fear being lonely this holiday season – especially those over 65
The charity’s Annual Connection survey has found one in four Australians are worried they will…More
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Before COVID 2% of older Australians felt lonely in their own home, now it’s 25% and more
‘Isolation’ has been the buzz word of the COVID-19 pandemic. For nearly three months, the…More
A pin that can tell when you’re lonely? Yes – and it’s an Australian innovation
Created by retirement village, aged care and home care provider Bolton Clarke and a team…More
Not quite R2-D2: Australia’s first aged care robot arrives
The Elements Retirement Living village in Springwood outside of Brisbane has become the first in…More
One in four Aussies report feeling lonely: tips to reach out to others this Christmas
We know that staying connected to your community is the top predictor for a long,…More
Would you like a knock on the door from the postie to see if you’re lonely? In the UK, it’s happening
The Government has announced it will partner with the Royal Mail in three cities on…More
Want to be happier? Don’t eat alone, study finds
For those of us who love eating peanut butter straight out of the jar (guilty…More
Here’s six things you can do to reduce your risk of dementia – at any age
We came across this great list by Deakin University researcher Helen Macpherson this week and…More
Do we need a Minister for Loneliness? Yes – to keep us all living longer
The UK has just appointed Tracey Crouch as its first Minister for Loneliness following a…More
Reach out to aged care residents this Christmas: a message from the Minister for Aged Care
Minister Ken Wyatt is urging Aussies to reach out to people in residential aged care…More