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What is
Loneliness Awareness Week?
June 10-16, 2024
Loneliness Awareness Week is part of a global effort to raise awareness about the growing issues of social isolation, disconnection, and loneliness in countries around the world.
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In Canada, GenWell, Canada’s Human Connection Movement, wants to inspire us all to be more conscious of social isolation, disconnection, and loneliness experienced by older adults.
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It is our hope that by raising awareness of the issue and providing ideas, tips and a catalytic week inspiring action, we can work together to build the more connected Canada where all seniors thrive!
FROM THE 2023 CANADIAN SOCIAL CONNECTION SURVEY
53.8% of respondents aged 60-78 and 50% of respondents aged 78+ reported being lonely.
HEAR FROM THE EXPERTS
DR. DINESH KUMAR
With 10,000 adults turning 65 every day, it’s more urgent than ever to understand the issues seniors face that impede their path to health, wellness, and happiness."
DR. JUNE MCKOY
Understanding and enhancing social connections are vital to ensuring older [adults'] health and well-being. We must focus on the action mechanisms of promising interventions to advance health equity while helping middle-aged adults maintain or grow social connections as they grow older.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Social isolation and loneliness are important, yet neglected, social determinants for people of all ages – including older people. The effect of social isolation and loneliness on mortality is comparable to that of other well-established risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.”
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