People need connections that matter (especially during Christmas)

Relationships are fundamental to?our?wellbeing.?They bring?great joy, meaning, laughter, a feeling of belonging, pride in accomplishments?and?contribute to?our overall?welfare.?Connections to others give life purpose and meaning.?

Unfortunately, there?are millions of lonely?people?across the globe?and many?of them are older people.?They?find constant loneliness hardest to overcome?and?lack the friendship and support we all need.

Help us change that.?

What is loneliness??

Loneliness is regarded as a discrepancy between the desired and achieved levels in the quality and quantity of social relations.?The?different types of loneliness?are:?emotional, social and existential.?It?can be felt by people of all?gender and?ages, but as we get older, risk factors that might lead to loneliness begin to increase.??

Impact on?health?

Lack of social connections?might?significantly?increase the risk of premature mortality?and it should be?treated as?a?huge public health concern.?

Christmas is meant to be a time of joy and light. But imagine having?no one to exchange a gift and share a hug with. Not a single soul to wish you a Merry Christmas.?

How to?reach?out to?people?who?may?be?alone for the Holidays?

1. Ask them if they have plans for the holidays.?
2. Invite them to your home during the holiday season, COVID-19 permitting.?
3. Call them on Christmas Day or during the holidays to let them know you are thinking of them.?
4. Send them a Christmas card so they have it on Christmas day.?
5. Bake them homemade cookies.?
6. Send a special and thoughtful gift.?
7. Consider getting involved in?Campaign to end loneliness.??

Happy holidays from all of us at Swarovski.