• 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
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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