Support for the elderly

Christmas is a time for togetherness, festivity and fun '“ a time to spend with friends and family and a time to eat, drink and be merry.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Dec 2016, 10:03 BST
Updated 6th Dec 2016, 15:42 BST

Sadly, for many older people, the reality is a little different with a large number of over 55s saying that loneliness and social isolation is one of their most prominent worries across the festive period.

That’s why our charity, The Abbeyfield Society, started Companionship at Christmas – our annual drive to both highlight and alleviate this issue by encouraging our houses and homes in the North East to offer free festive activities, hot meals and friendship.

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So if you, or a friend or relative, may be alone this Christmas, we would be absolutely delighted to welcome you in across the advent period to spend time with residents, meet the staff and get involved in the events and activities taking place.

Do check out our website – www.abbeyfield.com – to see what is going on near you.

Natasha Singarayer,

Chief Executive,

The Abbeyfield Society

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