Adamson and Duncan are typical roommates except for one small demographic detail: Duncan is 23 and Adamson is 92. They met through Symbiosis, a co-housing project run by the school of graduate studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont. The project hooks up students in need of safe, affordable housing and neighbourhood seniors in need of…
It has traditionally been known as a good way to keep a noisy child quiet and occupied for a few hours, but now Lego is being marketed at stressed young women. New adverts pushed onto the Instagram feeds of millennials show a woman trying to find inner peace by doing yoga, but finding the exercise…
After appointing the world’s first Minister for Loneliness earlier this year, the UK Government has launched its first strategy to combat loneliness. Michelle Lim, Scientific Chair of the Australian Coalition to End Loneliness, says the debilitating phenomenon is a big issue in Australia, especially as the ageing population makes its presence known. Read full article.
UK prime minister, Theresa May said social prescriptions would reduce demand on the NHS and improve patients’ quality of life. She plans for the new approach to be in place by 2023. In addition, the prime minister announced an extra £1.8m for community projects, such as creating new community cafes, art spaces or gardens. Read full article
