WAMES\u00a0is continually being made aware of\u00a0 the isolation people with\u00a0ME\u00a0can feel.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately years of limited contact with friends and family due to poor health can mean that loneliness becomes an even greater issue as people age and friends and family get in touch less often.<\/p>\n
Finding the balance between giving people with ME space and support is very important for our mental health and quality of life.<\/p>\n
Age Cymru Wales <\/strong>is campaigning against loneliness:\u00a0No one should have no one – tackling loneliness and isolation in Wales<\/a><\/p>\n Loneliness and isolation are a daily reality for many older people \u2013 75,000 older people in Wales have reported \u2018always or often\u2019 feeling lonely.<\/p>\n Age Cymru believes loneliness and isolation should be recognised and treated as a public health priority and we want local authorities to take the following steps:<\/p>\n More stories:<\/strong><\/p>\n BBC Wales<\/strong>: Wales ‘facing loneliness epidemic’ among elderly<\/a><\/p>\n South Wales evening post<\/strong> article, by E Perkins, 2 Mar 2017: Fears of loneliness epidemic will hit Wales unless action is taken<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" WAMES\u00a0is continually being made aware of\u00a0 the isolation people with\u00a0ME\u00a0can feel. Unfortunately years of limited contact with friends and family due to poor health can mean that loneliness becomes an even greater issue as people age and friends and family … Continue reading \n