Why do elderly Filipino migrants in Australia experience loneliness?

Lonely Parents

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In this Kalinga episode, we will know the reasons behind the loneliness of elderly Filipino migrants in Australia and how they are coping with it.


Key Points
  • Social isolation refers to being alone, rarely going out, or not having many friends.
  • Loneliness refers to the feeling of sadness due to certain events happening in your environment or life.
  • A faculty member from the University of Wollongong shares the reasons behind it and how they can be helped.

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