Tag: loneliness

Edinburgh charity looking to tackle loneliness amongst the elderly with personalised Christmas card appeal

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Isla Storie - November 18, 2024

EDINBURGH charity Vintage Vibes has re-launched its personalised Christmas card appeal in an effort to tackle loneliness amongst the elderly during the festive period. The...

Heartwarming footage shows Scots cops dancing with elderly women at loneliness event

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Heather Campbell - December 14, 2022

HEARTWARMING footage shows Scots police officers dancing away with elderly women at a social event. Two male officers were filmed holding hands and swaying around...

Scottish charity open up phone service to the public to tackle loneliness

Community

Shannon Milmine - July 20, 2021

A SCHEME aimed at tackling loneliness in older Scots is being expanded to cater for those who have been more isolated during the pandemic. Scottish...

Causes of loneliness differ between generations, research says

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Joe Hutchison - March 11, 2020

People of different generations are equally lonely but for different reasons, a study suggests. Living alone increases the risk of loneliness in older age whereas...