https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk A Voice for Older People in the Harrogate District Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:05:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.41 https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk/feeling-isolated-in-a-rural-area/ https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk/feeling-isolated-in-a-rural-area/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:51:27 +0000 https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk/?p=7448 People aged over 70 have been told by the government to prepare to self-isolate for potentially a “very long time” to help tackle the spread of coronavirus. But what will life be like for those in the countryside, often far away from their families? Follow this link to read about the experience of one rural area. However, there are lots of charitable and voluntary organisations who are helping older people. Follow this link to find out about some of the resources which are available to support older people.

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