UK Government Appoints "Minister For Loneliness"

[sid]

This is true. Check it out.

http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018...er-loneliness/

[dogtag]

I'm lonely. Please send me Kylie Minogue.

[blackhawknj]

What are they going to do-establish hundreds of call-in and chat lines ? Establish a network of clubs and social centers ?

[togor]

In Japan's high-rise complexes, old people living alone will recruit friendly neighbors to call authorities if they don't observe regular movement from time to time in/around their apartment. People can die and go unnoticed otherwise for weeks if not longer.

[JB White]

In Japan's high-rise complexes, old people living alone will recruit friendly neighbors to call authorities if they don't observe regular movement from time to time in/around their apartment. People can die and go unnoticed otherwise for weeks if not longer.

Some, not all, do that in my neighborhood too. Something as simple as window shade movements so the neighbors know at a glance they're still kicking. No movement then a phone call or doorbell ring. No answer...call the authorities for a wellness check.

[blackhawknj]

There was the story from Sweden a few years ago. An elderly woman was regularly seen sitting on the balcony of her apartment. It was only when she was seen sitting with a foot of snow on her that anyone sought to check on her welfare.