More on Loneliness
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Sobeys in Belmont opens ‘slow lane’ to allow cashier chats at checkoutCustomers are always lining up to chat with Jason, one of the cashiers at Sobeys Belmont.ConsumerJan 22
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Canadian seniors feeling increased isolation as high inflation takes tollCanadian seniors are being forced to make tough choices, cutting out frills and nice-to-haves in the face of near 40-year-high inflation rates.CanadaAug 17, 2022
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Lethbridge program fighting senior loneliness expands throughout provinceKeep In Touch began as a COVID-19 response program roughly 18 months ago. Now it's expanding across the province with five more groups.FeaturesDec 16, 2021
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How a Men’s Shed in northern Alberta is helping guys tackle isolation and lonelinessA group of guys in Cold Lake, Alta., is tackling loneliness and isolation with a Men's Shed program.FeaturesOct 5, 2021
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Thinking about retirement? Why preparing emotionally is as important as financial planningFinancial planning is a major part of preparing for life after work, but a researcher on aging says emotional planning is also key to a happy retirement.FeaturesSep 2, 2021
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Calls for action, more data after Statistics Canada reports increased loneliness for immigrants"I was so lonely that I would go to the grocery store just to have that 15-second chat with the cashier."HealthJul 31, 2021
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Reopening post-pandemic could trigger Canadians battling addiction, experts warnMany Canadians facing addictions may struggle as life returns to normal and COVID-19 restrictions ease, some experts warn.HealthJul 15, 2021
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‘It broke my heart’: ER doctor aims to fight loneliness ‘epidemic’ amid COVID-19Toronto emergency room physician Jacques Lee is hoping to help seniors feel less lonely as many have experienced isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaJun 26, 2021
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Alone and Apart: I miss the smell of other peopleFor me, a single woman with no kids who lives alone, loneliness has become a perpetual state of longing.CommentaryMar 13, 2021
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‘I’ve felt like I’m losing time’: The financial stress of living alone in a pandemicCanadians living alone during the pandemic have had to rely on government assistance or resort to moving in with roommates or family members.LifestyleMar 6, 2021
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