Understanding and Responding to Loneliness

Loneliness among older adults has become a critical issue, but unfortunately hasn’t received the attention it has deserved over the past few decades. The implications are profound, affecting both individuals and society at large. In the following print-outs—based on insights drawn from ‘Loneliness in Older People, Guidance on how Christian faith organisations can support older people facing loneliness’ by Prof. Keith Brown and Karen Grimshaw—we delve into this important topic, drawing on key resources that span public health research, personal narratives, and faith-based initiatives.