One in five older people in the UK admits to feelings of loneliness – and this only intensifies at Christmas. What is causing this crisis and how can we combat the sense of isolation?

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→ Feeling lonely? Ironically, you’re not alone. Around 10% of adults often feel lonely, while more than half report experiencing loneliness at least some of the time. This epidemic of isolation takes