Helpline urges elderly to ask for help if lonely

Older people are being urged to ask for help this Christmas if they are feeling lonely.

Helpline urges elderly to ask for help if lonely

Older people are being urged to ask for help this Christmas if they are feeling lonely.

The Senior Help Line has said there has been a marked increase in the number of elderly people calling with mental health problems.

The helpline, which is run by Third Age, said many callers are anxious, lonely and depressed.

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