{"id":13402,"date":"2016-02-24T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/churchill2021.co.uk\/leaving-loneliness-behind-how-to-ask-for-help\/"},"modified":"2023-02-01T10:11:02","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T10:11:02","slug":"leaving-loneliness-behind-how-to-ask-for-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/news\/other-news\/leaving-loneliness-behind-how-to-ask-for-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaving Loneliness Behind: How to Ask for Help"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the old idiom goes \u201ca problem shared is a problem halved\u201d – however sharing your feelings can be feel like a problem in itself.<\/p>\n

Loneliness is something that many of us experience in our lifetime and it is an unfortunate truth that loneliness can affect us more the older that we get. A study conducted by Churchill Retirement Living ambassador Esther Rantzen\u2019s charity organisation, The Silver Line<\/a>, discovered that 2.5 million older people often feel lonely and one in four older people say they seldom or never chat on the phone.<\/p>\n

There is never a positive outcome from bottling up how we feel. Over 20% of over 60\u2019s surveyed admitted that feeling lonely has even affected their health in some way. Asking for help is the key to realigning your life away from loneliness and away from a path that often leads to increased vulnerability and mental health issues. So who can you turn to for help?<\/p>\n

Family members, your children or close friends<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sincerely consider who would be the best people you know to talk to. When you talk to the people who know you best it\u2019s easier to be honest about how you are feeling. Many amongst us have lost count of the number of times friends and family will have said \u201clet me know if there\u2019s anything I can do to help\u201d only to be met with \u201coh no, don\u2019t worry about me\u201d.<\/p>\n

Those who care about you will be sincere in their offer; it\u2019s about plucking up the courage to take them up on it. Choose a place and a time where you feel comfortable and you won\u2019t be interrupted to talk through your feelings with them.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to speak your mind either. If you feel that your family or friends could do more for you, tell the truth. It’s likely that they’ll be happy to get more involved but they may not know if you don’t tell them.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also often beneficial to make a list (either mentally or you can write it down) of the things you want to discuss to ensure that you\u2019ve shared all of your feelings. You’re less likely to forget or be distracted, so you can talk about everything you want to and refer to your list if needed.<\/p>\n

Charitable organisations<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you don’t feel comfortable turning to your family and friends, why not talk to a charity organisation like The Silver Line who provide a free and confidential service? Nine out of 10* older people told researchers that \u201ca chat on the phone\u201d is the most helpful solution when they feel lonely. Sometimes chatting to a stranger on the phone about our problems can be far easier than talking to someone close to you, and often the act of talking itself can put problems into perspective \u2013 you definitely won\u2019t be the only person who feels with this way and they will be able to help towards a solution.<\/p>\n

You could also attend one of Churchill Retirement Living\u2019s Mornings of Indulgence, which have been taking place throughout February and during March 2016. These mornings are a great way to meet new people and support The Silver Line as we will be donating \u00a35 for every visitor that attends. You\u2019ll be able to talk to like-minded people, raise awareness of loneliness and indulge in a selection of luxury hot chocolates, cakes and coffees.<\/p>\n

There is no shame in loneliness and at Churchill Retirement we\u2019re aiming to raise awareness and support a happy and enjoyable retirement.<\/p>\n

Join us in supporting our Leave Loneliness Behind campaign online \u2013 follow us on Twitter @ChurchillRL<\/a> and join the conversation using #combatloneliness or head to the Churchill Retirement Living Facebook page<\/a> and talk to us there.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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*Poll conducted to mark the national launch of The Silver Line on 25 November 2013.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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