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area51

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13. Here's a link

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Fri Aug 2, 2019, 07:51 AM

Aug 2019

with the toll-free # of a senior friendship line.

"Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. We also make on-going outreach calls to lonely older adults. While there are other organizations that respond to the needs of people who may be contemplating suicide, none provides the type of services that IOA’s Friendship Line offers to respond to the public health problem of suicide among the elderly."

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Silent suicide: The fatal combination of old age, loneliness and loss [View all] Sherman A1 Jul 2019 OP

Alienation KT2000 Jul 2019 #1

I am a decade older than Tom and at140 Jul 2019 #2

The community pool where I swim Ohiogal Jul 2019 #5

I bet all those who show up at SS at140 Jul 2019 #6

As for cost of Gym, at140 Jul 2019 #7

Thanks. I'll take a look at Silver Seakers in my area. Sounds like something that will enhance my li RestoreAmerica2020 Jul 2019 #10

That's one of the reasons marybourg Jul 2019 #3

Important post. I have lost two friends, older men, to suicide. Senior males living alone are emmaverybo Jul 2019 #4

I belong to the Ethical Culture Society. A great many members are over 70. no_hypocrisy Jul 2019 #8

Good on you GeoWilliam750 Jul 2019 #9

Thanks. Sounds like a supportive group. I've considered some suppot groups, maybe take another look. RestoreAmerica2020 Jul 2019 #11

Listen, I'm not a "joiner" and I wanted to be a member after my first encounter with the group. no_hypocrisy Jul 2019 #12

Here's a link area51 Aug 2019 #13

70 isn't that old. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #14