Older people: statistics
The UK population is ageing rapidly, with the number of people aged 65 and over growing by nearly half in the past 30 years.
Read : Older people: statisticsOlder people’s mental health under threat as pandemic continues
9 Dec 2021 / Mental health in later life
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.
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In 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 lifeResponse to Scottish Government’s strategy on tackling loneliness and isolation
The 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
Standing 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 CymruPicture This
Picture This is a digital creative programme designed to help people in later life who are experiencing digital exclusion.
Read : Picture ThisDementia self-help project
We 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 projectAge Well
We 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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