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Growing older alone support in Russia

For older people facing isolation, health worries or loss of independence. Talk with people in Russia who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.

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From people who came through it

  • โ€œFor 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.โ€

    julysnow60 ยท been through growing older alone
  • โ€œTo anyone starting to feel alone as they get older: it's hard when the places you used to go close down. But there are still people out there. Try a phone line, a church group, or even just saying hello to a neighbour. It might feel small, but it helps.โ€

    lightguitar ยท been through growing older alone
  • โ€œPlease 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.โ€

    Muhammad from Kuching C ยท been through growing older alone
  • โ€œTo 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.โ€

    joysouth84 ยท been through growing older alone

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