A world of social interaction for all
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the actions needed and organisations to make a difference to the problem of loneliness in old age.
Design/methodology/approach
Draws on the work of the Campaign to End Loneliness in collaboration with hundreds of organisations worldwide to document what has been done so far and to provide exemplars and imagined case studies based on collected experience to identify potential relevant actions.
Findings
Many hundreds of organisations worldwide are recognising the need to support older peoples’ connections and abilities to engage with their communities. However, these need to be better mapped and coordinated.
Practical implications
Innovative work is already being done to tackle loneliness needs to be more systematically supported and promoted.
Originality/value
Identifies how much has already changed in terms of recognising and addressing loneliness but that a more comprehensive approach to support is needed.
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Citation
Ferguson, L. (2015), "A world of social interaction for all", Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. 16 No. 1, pp. 44-53. https://doi.org/10.1108/QAOA-11-2014-0032
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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