Despite the pandemic sparking a rise in Older Adults getting to grips with virtual contact, a lack of digital know-how and over-reliance has led to increased feelings of loneliness and poorer mental health amongst Older Adults than those who lacked contact altogether.

With many shops shut due to the pandemic-induced financial downturn, developers have come up with a way to use these vacant spaces. They’re turning them into retirement homes for over-65s, creating opportunities for brands to cater to older people as more may move into city centres.

With loneliness linked to a range of health problems among the elderly, arts charity Magic Me is tackling this issue by running cocktail parties in care homes with the help of volunteers. How can intergenerational connections keep older people happy and healthy in their later years?

The passing of time may bring people wisdom, but it can also bring a sense of isolation. With men often less willing to openly discuss mental health matters, the UK Men’s Sheds Association provides spaces in which older blokes can bond and build, all the while overcoming their loneliness.