Innovative ideas to tackle people鈥檚 feeling of loneliness in France Social isolation is hitting young people in particular, a study shows - we look at some innovative solutions
France lockdown: Can I see people in a support bubble? People who live alone are not allowed to form support bubbles with other households in France. Other forms of support are available.
French charity gifts desserts to elderly alone at Christmas Members of the public can buy festive treats in participating bakeries and online to gift to elderly people celebrating alone this year
news Charity aims to end problem of loneliness 5.3 million people in France feel isolated and believe they have no one to turn to
French city has students living in elderly care homes Students in Montpellier are addressing the issue of elderly loneliness and benefitting from cheaper rent themselves in an exchange that is permitting young people to live in elderly care homes.
Volunteers help target older people鈥檚 loneliness If you are offered a flower on October 1, the UN International Day of Older Persons, it is likely to be from the charity Les Petits Fr猫res des Pauvres who will be suggesting that you pass it on, with a smile and a few kind words, to an elderly person, who may be living alone and lonely.
Lonely 麻豆传媒映画 could befriend virtual assistants Virtual assistants could one day help the 25% of 麻豆传媒映画 under 35 who feel lonely, and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to become their friend, a new study has suggested.
鈥楤lue Week鈥� aims to reduce loneliness among elderly The annual 鈥淏lue Week鈥� (鈥� Semaine Bleue 鈥�), taking place this week, includes seven days of activities aiming to raise awareness of the isolation suffered by many elderly people in France.
This Sunday, give a flower to an elderly person If you know an older person living near you who might appreciate a kind gesture and some company, a national event this Sunday could help.
Meal plan to end bad eating and loneliness Ending both old people鈥檚 loneliness and students鈥� bad eating has led to a project for seniors to offer meals at home to students, at 鈧�4 a main course or three courses for 鈧�7.
No more facing a crowd alone with new website A pair of English women in Dordogne have created a website for adults living on their own who prefer company at events rather than facing a crowded room on their own.
