Charity helping to tackle loneliness in the elderly

Through weekly social events this charity in Aberdeen are providing a vital community lifeline

Loneliness can affect any one of us.

Young or old it can have a negative impact on our mental health, and now it’s linked to premature death.

A study has found that if people were never visited by friends and family, their risk of early death increased by almost 40%.

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