Social Isolation

• Loneliness high in Canada, can contribute to health issues, report says

  Menec says high rates of loneliness among older adults is not a new phenomenon, but one that's become more visible in the past few years.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2023
  
• The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?

  As Canada grapples with a rapidly aging demographic, experts are sounding the alarm on the increasing mental and physical health impacts of loneliness and social isolation.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 5, 2023
  
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• The loneliness epidemic: How social isolation can damage our minds and bodies

  With social isolation on the rise and reduced social support, many experts are now referring to loneliness as a public health crisis.

  Health

  May 14, 2023
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• Federal funding coming to Guelph organization to expand social prescribing program

  The Public Health Agency of Canada announced that it is giving a one-time grant of $83,457 to the Guelph Community Health Centre.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
• Canadian seniors feeling increased isolation as high inflation takes toll

  Canadian 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.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2022
• Federal funding supports 10 projects to keep seniors active in Peterborough city and county

  The funding through the New Horizons For Seniors Program will help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2021
• ‘It is a parallel pandemic’: What loneliness does to our mental health

  Alone and Apart: Chronic loneliness is a public health issue, one expert says, adding that social isolation has prevented frequently being able to connect with others.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 27, 2021
• Alone in a pandemic: Relationships have become a ‘pressure cooker test’

  Alone and Apart: Regardless of one’s relationship status, when people experience long periods of loneliness, it can undermine their physical and mental health, one expert says.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 13, 2021
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• Alone and Apart: Canadians are feeling lonelier than ever

  Global News' Alone and Apart series will take a look at how loneliness has shaped our human experience with one another and the solutions we need in this 'loneliness pandemic.'

  Lifestyle

  Feb 6, 2021
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• Penticton, B.C., pen-pal project between students, seniors stems social isolation amid COVID-19

  KVR Middle School and Charles Manor Independent Living Facility teamed up to launch a pilot pen-pal program.

  Jan 14, 2021