This video may not be fresh but it’s concept is a timeless plea for human contact, to be more human in our everyday. The video produced by the Loneliness Project and their Campaign to End Loneliness which is helping to promote the cause of ending loneliness in the UK’s senior citizens. The video is very gripping and you can see what it does someone to simply be cut off from the world around you.

The Chicago Tribune covered the loneliness issue in this article from May,  where it specifically notes that lives of our senior citizens is “darkened” by being alone for extended periods of time. These issues become more problematic for mental health in our older neighbors, and this article also has useful information on how to help these lonely people. Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly has a Chicago chapter that does amazing work locally and you can find out more about their efforts here.