Let No One Be Alone needed now more than ever before


Brenda Tonn ‘T


he Let No One Be Alone’ grass roots ini- tiative started in 2012


as a result of a sleepless night. In my role as a resource coordi- nator, I felt well positioned and supported with fellow coordi- nators to start


of caring. Through first-hand experience and impelling


this campaign re-


search, I have learned that so- cial isolation is a leading cause of death. Our “social connect- edness” is a determinate of our own health. Observed the first full week


in May, this week is about con- necting with people, especially those


that are alone/lonely.


Our current state of affairs has brought isolation to the fore- front, with many of us feeling


the impact of being isolated and lonely. Now more


than


ever it is important to stay con- nected and find creative ways to do so. Not only during the week of awareness, this week is meant to serve as reminder to all, the importance of real con- nections & setting goals to stay connected. I like to think of this as a char- ity of time. Spending time with loved ones and letting them know you are there for them is possibly the best gift of all. Real connections enhance our men- tal and physical health. We all have the power to make a dif- ference. Reach out to someone with genuine care and concern and see what great things can happen.


Brenda is a consultant with the


Age Friendly Resource Team for the Manitoba Association of Se- nior Centres.


May 2020


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