Overcoming loneliness
Get advice on practical steps you can take to improve your situation.
Feeling lonely doesn’t necessarily mean you have no one nearby. You may be surrounded by friends and family but still feel lonely.
Do you feel lonely?
Loneliness is a deeply personal experience - unique to every individual. There can be different reasons for each and every one of us.
You may be lonely for a number of reasons:
- You’ve lost a loved one
- Moved away from friends and family
- Lost the social contact and enjoyment you used to get from work
- Have health problems that make it difficult for you to go out and do the things you enjoy.
You're not alone
No one should have no one and yet millions of older people feel cut off from society. It's important to know that you're not alone.
Talk to us
We can help you to connect with people and find things to do. Visit our Contact us page to get in touch.