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Almost half of elderly people live alone
www.telegraph.co.uk
[Telegraph.co.uk] - Photo: ALAMY By Martin Beckford, Social Affairs Editor The poll found that many of the pensioners who live alone have no relatives living by, and some have no family at all. Among the over-75s, half see family members less than once a month and only a
What will you do to help an elderly neighbour this Xmas?
www.giving-news.com
[Xperedon Charity News] - Do you know who your elderly neighbours are and if they live alone or need any help this Xmas? A study prepared for Xmas by the Friends of the Elderly charity revealed about half a million people will be spending Xmas alone this year.
COMMENT: Happy endings
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
[Oxford Mail] - Thankfully, this year, there is a happy ending to this heartbreaking tale as Mrs Scott is now spending Christmas Day with a big-hearted family who learnt of her anguish. So this Christmas, spare a thought for neighbours who you know live alone
Your overwhelmingly kind responses to Nelly's Christmas plight
www.mirror.co.uk
[Mirror.co.uk] - I'm 78 and live alone, but I'm blessed with a wonderful family and friends. I'll be with one of my sons and his family over Christmas. Reading Nelly's letter really got to me. Last year, I volunteered to help 14 older people who would otherwise have
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