Loneliness Taskforce

The Loneliness Taskforce was established by @DrKeithSwanick & @ALONE_IRELAND in response to Ireland's loneliness & social isolation epidemic.

[The Friendly Bench®️ @Friendly_Bench]

If we look to our community, we can find much of what we need, friendship, support, skills, kindness & expertise. #TheFriendlyBench is a space, a purpose for a community to connect with each other, to places & nature -friendships are formed & community builds #endloneliness #abcd

[Julianne Holt-Lunstad, PhD @jholtlunstad]

“When our seniors are isolated and lonely, the health consequences are severe.” https://t.co/wzNeedjl9X

[Loneliness Taskforce @LonelinessTask1]

Is #loneliness a cause or effect of mental ill health?

Loneliness is bad for our physical and mental health. Over a 6-month period, people who are lonely are more likely to experience higher rates of depression, social anxiety & paranoia. @dreddiemurphy @SeanMoynihan_

[Loneliness Taskforce @LonelinessTask1]

Loneliness has become a global epidemic among young people today https://t.co/zvmdQtGTF5 #mentalhealth #loneliness @wef @DrKeithSwanick @ALONE_IRELAND @SeanMoynihan_ @volunteerdublin @TheUSI @SimonCommunity @ICGPnews

[Loneliness Taskforce @LonelinessTask1]

Young adulthood can be a lonely time.
Anyone can experience #loneliness & at any point in life but it’s often triggered by significant life events – both positive (such as new parenthood or a new job) & negative (bereavement, separation or health problems) @DrKeithSwanick @wef

[Keith Swanick @DrKeithSwanick]

Christmas can be a stressful time, financial worries, family disharmony, maybe the loss of a loved one during the year, managing expectations, Lonliness.Its important to simplify the the basic message of hope , renewal, kindness @LonelinessTask1 @ALONE_IRELAND @AgeAction

[Loneliness Taskforce @LonelinessTask1]

Loneliness: a silent epidemic and the last taboo in Ireland @DrKeithSwanick @ALONE_IRELAND @SeanMoynihan_ @dreddiemurphy @irishrurallink @RCSI_Irl @ProfLawlor #loneliness #Ireland @Independent_ie

[Loneliness Taskforce @LonelinessTask1]

"Loneliness and isolation can be serious problems, and dropping in for a chat or helping a neighbour with their shopping could make all the difference" @MarianKeyes said recently as part of her support for @ALONE_IRELAND @SeanMoynihan_

[HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) @NOSPIreland]

#FFFest20 will be officially launched later this evening in @DubCham by @jimdalytd and we'll be there to proudly support @firstfortnight with isolation, loneliness and community the themes explored in this year's festival.

https://t.co/0GMoj4cxvr

#ConnectingforLife

[Loneliness Taskforce @LonelinessTask1]

"Sometimes all it takes is a cup of tea and a bit of a laugh to lift an older person's spirits.

"A few minutes may not mean much to you, but to a lonely older person it could be the highlight of their day." @MarianKeyes #loneliness @DrKeithSwanick

[Loneliness Taskforce @LonelinessTask1]

"Loneliness and isolation can be serious problems, and dropping in for a chat or helping a neighbour with their shopping could make all the difference" @MarianKeyes said recently as part of her support for @ALONE_IRELAND @SeanMoynihan_

[Loneliness Taskforce @LonelinessTask1]

'Cuppa and chat can combat loneliness' - Marian Keyes ⁦@MarianKeyes⁩ - https://t.co/HfjAtCFqcp ⁦@HeraldNewsdesk⁩ #loneliness ⁦@ALONE_IRELAND⁩ ⁦@DrKeithSwanick⁩ ⁦@dreddiemurphy⁩ https://t.co/08HG0a382D

[Campaign to End Loneliness @EndLonelinessUK]

"Perhaps it’s something as simple as starting a conversation with a neighbour or checking in with someone who you haven’t spoken to for a while." #BeMoreUs

#EndLoneliness

https://t.co/nbCl7OGhi1

[Campaign to End Loneliness @EndLonelinessUK]

"Loneliness can impact not just one age, gender or life circumstance, but a wide range of people all over the UK.

Fifteen per cent even admit they'd be happy to buy someone's drinks in the pub all night, just to have some company."

#EndLoneliness

https://t.co/v1gDfqbTh8

[Mark Hyman, M.D. @drmarkhyman]

While it might seem intimidating to branch out of loneliness, it can do wonders for your health, attitude, and mindset. Even if you’re not lonely, think about what you can do to work on the relationships you have and help others who might be feeling isolated.

[Loneliness Taskforce @LonelinessTask1]

John Daly: 'Loneliness - age's final indignity'
https://t.co/CgZLk2GpHz #loneliness @Independent_ie

[ConnectIreland @ConnectIreland1]

@Drniallmc Nice gesture...

[Arlene Harris @ArleneHarris11]

@Drniallmc What a lovely thing to do and remind us of. That is one of my favourite poems too, especially since I lost my Dad. I try to always make the effort for a bit of chat, but you proved how important it is to go that extra step. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely weekend. 😊

[AvrilFlynn.com @AvrilTheMidwife]

@Drniallmc Such an important thing to engage with older people. An elderly friend of mine once told me that sometimes they felt “Invisible & I thought how utterly awful that must be. Everyone deserves to be visable and involved.