San Mateo County to commit $1 million to fight loneliness
San Mateo County will commit to allocating at least $1 million to fight an epidemic of loneliness, Supervisor David Canepa said in a forum Wednesday on the topic in Redwood …
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Celebrating Galentine’s Day? How this unofficial holiday can boost your health – National
As loneliness and isolation continue to climb across Canada, relationship experts emphasize the crucial role of friendships in bolstering mental and physical well-being. This significance is especially poignant on Tuesday, …
Canada has a loneliness ‘problem.’ How a Toronto hospital aims to tackle it
Loneliness in Canada, particularly among older people, has been steadily escalating, a trend exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, a Toronto hospital is proactively addressing this growing concern through …
How you can help seniors combat loneliness over the holidays – National
As Canadians enjoy the festivities in the next few weeks, some of the country’s seniors may be going through the holidays alone. While loneliness needs to be combatted at every …
The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse? – National
As Canada grapples with a rapidly aging demographic, experts are sounding the alarm on the increasing mental and physical health impacts of loneliness and social isolation, particularly among older people …
Our call for kindness to combat loneliness as No. of isolated individuals grow
But as we look forward to being with loved ones over this festive period, the Sunday Express is calling on readers to spare a thought for those for whom life …
WHO Declares Loneliness As Global Health Concern: How Social Isolation Impacts Overall Well Being and Tips to Deal with It?
Home Lifestyle WHO Declares Loneliness As Global Health Concern: How Social Isolation Impacts Overall Well Being and Tips to Deal with It? The World Health Organisation, in a recent report, …
Loneliness is now a ‘global public health concern,’ says WHO – National
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that loneliness could soon become a global epidemic leading to dementia, heart disease, stroke and premature death. On Thursday, the public health agency …
Restaurant-based Programs Feed Seniors’ Social Lives
Long before COVID put a pause on social gatherings, some senior centers were losing their lunch appeal. Waitress Kelly Houde, left, fills coffee cups for senior citizens having breakfast as …