Loneliness can be a big issue facing some people living in big cities - especially the elderly. And there are various schemes to try and help address isolation. One council in London is encouraging older people out of their home with a free cycle service... using specially adapted bikes.
Need-to-know language:
pensioners people who receive money when they retire
contemplating life thinking deeply and at length about life
loneliness feeling of sadness due to lack of company
disability condition where someone can't use a part of their body or brain in the usual way
carers people who give assistance to the elderly or disabled
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Jakkrapat: Million pensioners who live alone in the capital get a good opportunity to go out of the house. The Ride Side by Side scheme - this specially adapted part-electric, part-pedal bike, a driver and 1.30 hours for anyone over 60 to get their shopping or just go for a ride and have a chat. It gives me exercise, a bit of fresh air and it cheers me up! it gives me something to do rather than sitting on my sofa contemplating life. Loneliness in the elderly can lead to higher rates of ill health can disability. With the option to pedal theres another major benefit! People are getting exercise so theyre less reliant on the National Health Service, less reliant on carers and care services because they get an opportunity to go out and chat to someone. According to the UN, the average life expectancy at birth for the global population in 2016 was 72 years! Thats all for today! Thank you very much! Date: 2020-09-18
