18/12/2024
Age Concern study has revealed loneliness is at epidemic levels among pensioners. In an increasingly interconnected world, the stark reality of loneliness and social isolation among older adults reveals a hidden struggle, profoundly affecting their quality of life. As our global population ages, addressing these issues becomes increasingly urgent.
"Companion Driving Service, Driving Miss Daisy Whangārei spoke of a woman in her 90s who in 2016 had not left her home in three years as she had no family and kept to herself.
They shared that all she wanted to do was see Whangārei’s iconic lifting bridge, Te Matau a Pohe, and to go shopping to buy clothes.”
Moebus said people can still be lonely even when they’re surrounded by others, including family.
“It’s about how we connect with others.”
Morrison said there were different types of loneliness: emotional and social.
Emotional loneliness is where the person does not have a close partner, whereas social loneliness is how connected someone is to a social network."
We encourage you to spend time with your family and encourage outings to keep them in their community and ensure they are not isolated."
