loneliness
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I Was a Geriatrician on Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, Here’s Why I Think It’s Truly Valuable
I’m a geriatrician, a doctor who specialises in the medical care of older people, one of two geriatricians who took part in Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds. Here’s why I got involved.
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4 Ways We Can Tackle Loneliness Across Australia
Loneliness has been a huge concern since the start of the COVID pandemic. One review published in May, which looked at loneliness studies across many countries, found loneliness was more common since the start of pandemic. The pandemic is far from over and our social routines and decisions continue to modify and adapt based on…
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How to Help Kids Who Feel Isolated Right Now
Over the winter, when it became clear that my 10-year-old son’s school was going to offer both face-to-face and virtual options for returning to school in the autumn, his mum and I wanted him to feel like he had input into whatever decision was made.
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4 Key Ways Cities Can Counter Anxiety And Loneliness
COVID-19 has forced us into social distancing, isolation and quarantine. These conditions are likely fostering widespread anxiety and loneliness in our cities. However, they’ve also made the need for socially connected, vibrant public spaces obvious to all.