Growing older alone support in Japan
For older people facing isolation, health worries or loss of independence. Talk with people in Japan who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Japan circle: Weekly check-in ·
If you need someone right now
From people who came through it
“Reading this late at night? I've been there. A few years back, that was me. Back then, the only voice some days is the radio. Yesterday I booked a holiday. It doesn't stay this heavy. Be gentle with yourself.”
Tailor in Stellenbosch · been through growing older alone“Please be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder. Joining a class gave me somewhere to be every Thursday. It helped. And talk to someone, even if it's just in here. God willing it gets easier.”
letícia_bass · been through growing older alone“I've been there. For me it was not that long ago, about a year. The worst part was can not drive anymore. Now I sleep most nights. It's slow, but it does come back. Be gentle with yourself.”
Amanda B. · been through growing older alone“To whoever needs this: A year and a half ago I was exactly where you are. I remember the day centre closed like it was yesterday. This year I did a 5k, slowly. The bad days get further apart.”
joysouth84 · been through growing older alone