Live Music Now musicians deliver thousands of performances for older people each year, all around the UK. These people usually tell us that they feel uplifted and happier, and their carers often notice the effects lasting for many days afterwards, even in the cases of people who have quite advanced dementia. It is important work, and very moving to see it taking place. But we are regularly witnessing a deep societal problem, which urgently needs to be addressed: chronic loneliness.
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