Residents and staff at McCarthy and Stone’s Bitterne Park development The Boathouse were joined by local retirees at its recent ‘Friendship Friday’ event, which aims to tackle loneliness among the older generation.
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Jill Whale with Kate Maxfield at the Friendship Friday event at The Boathouse
The team at The Boathouse hosted its ‘Friendship Friday’ event following the findings into attitudes towards loneliness in Southampton. McCarthy and Stone found that 53 per cent of over-65s often feel lonely – particularly when they are home alone.
One in five said being lonely makes them feel invisible, while 47 percent said being lonely makes them feel sad.
Geoff Bates, head of marketing at McCarthy and Stone South, said: “The event was a great success. We were delighted to see the start of so many new-found friendships and everyone who attended had a fantastic time.
“Friendship Fridays are all about reconnecting older people with their wider community, especially those who may be feeling lonely or who are looking to find companionship. At McCarthy and Stone, we are committed to enriching the lives of older people and their families, and we know that engaging in activities they enjoy, and helping retirees to maintain their independence, is a big part of this.”
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