Growing older alone support in New Zealand
For older people facing isolation, health worries or loss of independence. Talk with people in New Zealand who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the New Zealand circle: Weekly check-in ·
If you need someone right now
From people who came through it
“Please be gentle with yourself. I wasn't, and it made everything harder and ask for a double appointment if you can, it changed things for me so and talk to someone, even if it's just in here.”
Muhammad from Kuching C · 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“For anyone new to this: Not that long ago, about a year, that was me. I remember when the only voice some days is the radio, like it was yesterday. Yesterday I booked a holiday. You've got this, even if it doesn't feel like it.”
julysnow60 · 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