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Before the pandemic, I think we assumed that only older people were vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation – However, during this pandemic a number one concern reported by many is loneliness and social isolation. Robin Hewings Programme Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness. Leading driving action on loneliness through research and the...
Alcohol Awareness - How Is Alcohol Part of Your Quarantine Routine? 8pm announcements, home schooling & being in the middle of a pandemic! Many adults are drinking more in the pandemic. Could alcohol abuse be a potential harm of social isolation during COVID? Today I am joined by Naetha Uren....
Why You Might Be Drinking Too Much During Lockdown? A drinking habit that may have initially arose from starting to drink earlier on the day and having virtual drinks with your mates, may well have developed into using alcohol as a coping mechanism for the doom and gloom of lockdown...
Suffering in Silence Ageing and Social isolation may be as harmful to our physical health as obesity, or smoking 15 cigarettes per day. The number of people aged 75 or over is expected to double in the next 30 years’ age discrimination continues to blight our society, despite a...
Older People's Mental Health Part 1 Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to a higher risk for anxiety and depression. Should reducing loneliness be part of any wellness strategy? Graham Gardiner is an experienced social entrepreneur & CEO of Age UK who has built his career on the basis...