• "I spent my best Christmas at the hospital because I was surrounded by people"

  • Dec 22 2024
  • Length: 41 mins
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"I spent my best Christmas at the hospital because I was surrounded by people"

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  • As we get older, our social circles diminish, and we find ourselves with fewer and fewer people to turn to. Imagine realising one day that all your friends and family have gone from your life. Re-engage is making life less lonely for thousands of older people every year. Older people tell us that our volunteer-led activities make them happier and more able to trust others. ⌚️TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Re-engage: A charity caring for older people 07:29 - Call your companion service 14:00 - How to get involved? 16:52 - Loneliness around the holiday season 22:54 - The 'Not so good' Christmasses 28:20 - Fast forwarding to 2025 instead 35:14 - Being around family at Christmas 39:58 - Wishing you the best for 2025 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME 🎙Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5P3BPjurTTMKSRAwFLAPpz?si=8b835a5f86734ba⁠1 📲 Apple Podcast ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/figuring-out/id1677026977⁠ 🌍Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_jemma_p 🔗 CONNECT WITH RE-ENGAGE https://reengage.org.uk/volunteer/ https://reengage.org.uk/contact/ #holidayseason #loneliness #olderpeople #feeelinglonelyatchristmas #howtofightloneliness #christmas2024
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