BOSTON: People have the power to stop social isolation and loneliness in their own communities, a workshop on the issue heard.
Future Years brought together experts in the field, community groups and health and social care organizations for a workshop on loneliness and social isolation.
Delegates from across the region were told that older people had the power to influence change within the social care system.
The workshop examined the impact of loneliness and social isolation and what people can do to change it, as well as providing practical examples of support services…