Campaign to tackle social isolation of elderly people

MORE THAN a quarter of a million older people live alone and although many may be active and value their independence, a large number suffer from social isolation, a campaign group warned yesterday.

“It is vital that we all make contact with our neighbour to ensure that they do not become isolated,” said Dublin’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Vincent Jackson, when he launched Reachout’s social isolation campaign.

Reachout is a group of voluntary and statutory organisations and individuals concerned about the wellbeing of older people.