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pcernie

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Loneliness twice as unhealthy as obesity for older people

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014 ... der-people

I'm lucky in that so long as I have something decent to read or watch I'm happy, I don't get bored easily or mopey then.

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Re: Loneliness twice as unhealthy as obesity for older people

I never get bored, though most people when they retire really need to take up an active hobby to help them socialise and keep fit. Though not easy if you only have a meagre state pension.

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Sun Feb 16, 2014 9:10 pm

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Re: Loneliness twice as unhealthy as obesity for older people


	Amnesia10 wrote: I never get bored, though most people when they retire really need to take up an active hobby to help them socialise and keep fit. Though not easy if you only have a meagre state pension.

There are lots of things that are free or very nearly free - I dont see that as being an issue so long as you have your mobility - there are cahrities in my area always looking for people, there are walking clubs that do senior citizen walks andf even the WI

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Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:28 am

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Re: Loneliness twice as unhealthy as obesity for older people

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	Amnesia10 wrote: I never get bored, though most people when they retire really need to take up an active hobby to help them socialise and keep fit. Though not easy if you only have a meagre state pension.

There are also allotments which are very cheap, especially if you are already a keen gardener.

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