Helping Lonely Older Adults in Poverty
This study tests a program designed to help older adults who feel lonely and live in poverty. It offers support to reduce loneliness and improve well-being.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You find it hard to afford at least 5 basic needs (like food, housing, or medicine).
- You speak Cantonese fluently.
- You often feel lonely.
- You do not have serious memory problems, learning disabilities, or active suicidal thoughts.
- You have not been in other counseling or support programs in the past year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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