UK Government Appoints "Minister For Loneliness"
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What are they going to do-establish hundreds of call-in and chat lines ? Establish a network of clubs and social centers ?Comment
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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.Comment
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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.2016 Chicago Cubs. MLB Champions!
**Never quite as old as the other old farts**Comment
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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.Comment

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