For many older people, Christmas Day is the most lonely day of the year.
Last year, 150,000 older people reported that they ended up having dinner and watching TV on their own on Christmas Day. One of them is Hazel, 69, from Dumbarton, who doesn't even have Christmas dinner, just gets herself a meal for one. She even avoids watching anything Christmassy on TV because it brings up painful feelings.
Age Scotland provides friendship calls for older people like Hazel, so they are a little less lonely on Christmas Day.
The Age Scotland friendship calls have lifted me up so much... I get to be myself and just talk. I can be cheery or if I’m feeling a bit down, I can say that too. It is just wonderful.
Hazel
Donate to Age Scotland today to help us break the silence for more older people across Scotland this Christmas.
Please make a donation today and help Age Scotland offer friendship to more lonely older people like Hazel this Christmas. You can donate online* above, or if you prefer, you may do so over the telephone. Please call us on 03330 15 14 60, and we can assist you with your donation or setting up a regular gift. Our lines are open from 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
*A small fee applies to online transactions. Age Scotland provides a range of services, and your gift will go where the need is greatest.