The Loneliness Taskforce was established by @DrKeithSwanick & @ALONE_IRELAND in response to Ireland's loneliness & social isolation epidemic.
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If we look to our community, we can find much of what we need, friendship, support, skills, kindness & expertise. #TheFriendlyBench is a space, a purpose for a community to connect with each other, to places & nature -friendships are formed & community builds #endloneliness #abcd
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“When our seniors are isolated and lonely, the health consequences are severe.” usatoday.com/story/opinion/2…
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Christmas can be a stressful time, financial worries, family disharmony, maybe the loss of a loved one during the year, managing expectations, Lonliness.Its important to simplify the the basic message of hope , renewal, kindness @LonelinessTask1 @ALONE_IRELAND @AgeAction
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"Loneliness and isolation can be serious problems, and dropping in for a chat or helping a neighbour with their shopping could make all the difference" @MarianKeyes said recently as part of her support for @ALONE_IRELAND @SeanMoynihan_
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#FFFest20 will be officially launched later this evening in @DubCham by @jimdalytd and we'll be there to proudly support @firstfortnight with isolation, loneliness and community the themes explored in this year's festival.
firstfortnight.ie
#ConnectingforLife
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"Perhaps it’s something as simple as starting a conversation with a neighbour or checking in with someone who you haven’t spoken to for a while." #BeMoreUs
#EndLoneliness
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"Loneliness can impact not just one age, gender or life circumstance, but a wide range of people all over the UK.
Fifteen per cent even admit they'd be happy to buy someone's drinks in the pub all night, just to have some company."
#EndLoneliness
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While it might seem intimidating to branch out of loneliness, it can do wonders for your health, attitude, and mindset. Even if you’re not lonely, think about what you can do to work on the relationships you have and help others who might be feeling isolated.
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What a lovely thing to do and remind us of. That is one of my favourite poems too, especially since I lost my Dad. I try to always make the effort for a bit of chat, but you proved how important it is to go that extra step. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely weekend. 😊
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Such an important thing to engage with older people. An elderly friend of mine once told me that sometimes they felt “Invisible & I thought how utterly awful that must be. Everyone deserves to be visable and involved.
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I worked in a cafe for many years and so often elderly people came in for the company and I was quick to realise you may be the only person they chat to that day. Your so kind to give your time x – at Malta
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let’s start a new movement of “JUST SAY HELLO” ~ the elderly are so forgotten and rendered silent in today’s world of everyone rushing around. “How are you” may be the only enquiry experienced in days.
Time runs out for us all so be kind.
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Grandpal’s platform has brought older people 800 hours of companionship siliconrepublic.com/start-up…
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Wonderful campaign and thank you for reminder to check in on my elderly neighbours ❤️ it only takes a minute 👍 I chat regularly to a elderly neighbour who loves our pup and lives alone - she brightens his day ❤️ #MakeYourMinutesCount – at Dublin City, Ireland
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It only takes a few minutes to make someone's day. When we introduce an older person to their volunteer, or show them around their new home, it can change their life. Make your minutes count by supporting our work on alone.ie. Huge thanks to Marian for her support!
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We're thrilled to launch our Christmas campaign, 'Make your minutes count' with @MarianKeyes today!
1 in 10 people over 75 are lonely a lot of the time. We're asking everyone to reach out to older people they know, to donate on alone.ie/donate, or sign up to volunteer.
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"I really like that I have a place to go at this age."
#EndLoneliness
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"Even seemingly trivial interactions, like a barista at a coffee shop smiling and asking how you are, can improve people's wellbeing." #BeMoreUs
Let's spread some #kindness today on #WorldKindnessDay, and help #EndLoneliness 💚
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