Spread the warmth this Christmas
Published on 18 December 2015 02:30 PM
1 in 5 over 65s in Wales are not looking forward to this Christmas - and a third of them dread Christmas because of memories of loved ones who have passed away.
Age Cymru knows nothing can fill the void left by the loss of our nearest and dearest, but we can all help to ease that pain with simple acts of kindness.
Our annual Spread the Warmth campaign aims to make winter a better time for older people.
You can support this campaign and ‘Spread the warmth' this winter by showing some festive spirit towards older people.
If you've got an older family member, a friend or neighbour who you think will be alone over the Christmas holidays, show them you care and make them part of your celebrations.
Why not invite someone over to spend time with you and your family on Christmas day - in fact, why not ask them over to have dinner with you?
Little things can make a difference and something as simple as getting out of the house to meet, eat and be with other people will have a lasting and positive effect on the lives of older people this Christmas and beyond.
Merry Christmas/Nadolig Llawen.