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2. National Benevolent Fund for the Aged - Wikipedia

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   The National Benevolent Fund for the Aged was registered as a charity in 1957 and became NBFA Assisting the Elderly in 2012. Working across the United Kingdom it provided support for isolated, marginalised and lonely older people on low incomes [1] until 2015 when it closed operations, merging its remaining funds and assets with the charity Contact the Elderly.

3. Caritas Georgia - Wikipedia

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   From its inception, Caritas Georgia has focused on addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, including those living in poverty, homeless children without parental care, the sick and people living with disabilities, elderly individuals living in isolation, refugees, internally displaced persons, and residents of impoverished rural communities.

4. The Silver Line - Wikipedia

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   The Silver Line is a free confidential telephone helpline offering information, friendship and advice to older people in the United Kingdom, [1] available 24 hours a day. As of 1 October 2019 The Silver Line joined forces with Age UK [2] to help more of the older people who are struggling with loneliness and isolation. The Silver Line is a ...

5. Most older Americans want to age in place, new report finds ...

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   The report notes that 11.2 million older adults spent over 30% of their income on housing in 2021, and only 36.5% of eligible households received federal housing assistance.

6. Silicon Valley county becomes first in U.S. to declare ... - AOL

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   Canepa said San Mateo has a large share of older residents, many of whom became especially isolated during the pandemic. People ages 65 and up make up more than 18% of the county's population ...

7. Social isolation linked to greater risk of dementia in the ...

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   Story at a glance Social isolation among older adults has been linked to a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University examined data on ...

8. Elderly care - Wikipedia

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   Extra Care housing provision can be suitable for older people with more complex needs. These models allow older people to live independently in a residential community or housing complex with other older people, helping to combat problems common amongst older people such as isolation. [27] In these communities, residents may access shared ...

9. University of the Third Age - Wikipedia

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   In 2009 the Virtual University of the Third Age (vu3a) was launched with the intention of offering the same friendship, support and learning enjoyed by off-line groups. vU3A is affiliated to the Third Age Trust in the UK. vU3A is open to anyone, in particular those who, by circumstances of isolation, health problems or other restrictions ...