Hugging is one of the most universally comforting forms of endearment, and its absence in recent months as a result of pandemic-induced physical distancing has taken a toll on many people’s wellbeing. In an effort to make human affection somewhat more tangible, a care home in … [Read more...] about Care home creates ‘hug tunnel’ so residents can hug their loved ones
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Dutch care home helps seniors combat loneliness by housing them with students
It’s worse for you than obesity and is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness is becoming an increasing problem in the West, especially among the elderly. In the Netherlands, though, an innovative scheme is experimenting with a solution. The … [Read more...] about Dutch care home helps seniors combat loneliness by housing them with students