Disco, dogs help Hong Kong’s elderly out of post-Covid isolation

Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 22, 2023

Eyes closed, hips swaying, retiree Polly Chan danced like no one was watching at a community centre in Hong Kong, where experts warn of a loneliness epidemic among the ballooning elderly population.

The 71-year-old and about 30 others were part of a pilot programme called “Noon-D” – for “afternoon disco” – intended to reach out to an increasingly isolated group in the fast-paced city.
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