Campaign: Loneliness and Me
Real experiences of loneliness from Leeds
- More than half of people aged 75 and over live alone
- 70% of older people admitted that their only company is the TV
- Being alone should be a choice
- Loneliness should not be a symptom of old age
- Loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day
Noleen’s Story — I don’t feel like an old woman
Becky’s Story — I know I should try to get out more
Sharon’s Story — I just want someone for me: a friend
Maggie's Story — I didn’t think this would happen to me
Ted’s Story — You only get one chance in life
Getting older shouldn’t mean getting lonely
Come out of the shadows of loneliness
timetoshineleeds.org
0113 244 1697
Thanks to
Becky Bain, Maggie Heron, Noleen Park, Sharon Rall and Ted Hunter
Feel Good Factor
Leeds Older People’s Forum
Piece of String
www.pieceofstringfilms.co.uk