Christmas is a time for togetherness, but sadly older people feel more isolated at Christmas than any other time of year.

Did you know that in Wales, 43,375 older people will be lonely this Christmas, while an even higher number won't see or speak to anyone on Christmas day?

This year, we want to change that for as many older people as we can. That’s why we’re calling on everyone to come together and support Age Cymru Dyfed so we can give comfort, friendship and joy to older people who need it most. For thousands of older people who are feeling lonely, forgotten or who have no one else to turn to for help, Age Cymru Dyfed is a lifeline.

• Through our advice services, information and support helps tackle loneliness and helps people access unrealised benefits.
• Through our befriending, we connect lonely older people with social groups, offer a listening ear, and provide a friendly voice.
• Through our digital project, we train people in digital shopping and banking to support independent living.
• Through our veterans' service, we support the needs of older veterans and preserve their stories for future generations.
• Through our Dementia Wellbeing Connector service, we connect people to support they need.
• Through our Connecting Carmarthenshire service, we build resilience for people over 50 and adults with physical disabilities.
• Through our award-winning Byw Adref service, we provide much needed help in the home.

But we can’t do this alone.

• Age Cymru Dyfed needs your donations to bring real change for lonely older people at a time when they may otherwise feel forgotten.
• No older person should ever feel alone and isolated, particularly over Christmas. Your support has the power to change this.
• Every donation, no matter the size, can help the Age Cymru Dyfed provides the human connection that too many older people live without.

Together, we can help change the lives of older people who are feeling lonely.

Together we are stronger. Together, we’re not alone.