The mental health of many of the UK’s 12.5 million older adults could deteriorate in the coming months as high infection levels and the Omicron variant leave some fearful and isolated at home, two charities are warning.
Read : Older people’s mental health under threat as pandemic continuesIn this blog, Jolie Goodman takes us through why TV is important to some people in later life and how it can help with feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Read : TV and later lifeThe Mental Health Foundation Scotland has welcomed the publication of “A Connected Scotland”, the Scottish Government’s strategy to tackle loneliness and isolation, but has warned that urgent action must be taken to address mental health problems like depression and anxiety in both young people and older adults as a consequence of feeling lonely.
Read : Response to Scottish Government’s strategy on tackling loneliness and isolationStanding Together Cymru was a three-year funded project working in partnership with four housing associations across South East Wales offering weekly peer support groups in retirement and extra care housing schemes.
Read : Standing Together CymruThe Standing Together Project helps improve the emotional health and community connections of older people living in supported housing and reduces loneliness and isolation.
Read : Standing TogetherPicture This is a digital creative programme designed to help people in later life who are experiencing digital exclusion.
Read : Picture ThisWe coordinate the formation, facilitation and evaluation of three self-help, peer-support groups for people with dementia (or suspected dementia) in extra care and sheltered housing schemes across London.
Read : Dementia self-help projectWe wanted to find out how the generation of people currently aged 55 to 65 can protect their mental health and wellbeing as they get older.
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