COVID-19 disproportionately affects the elderly, many of whom are living through this pandemic isolated and alone. Most people will feel lonely at some point in their lives. It’s a deeply personal experience that - in most cases - will thankfully pass. It has been estimated that, 2.65m older people feel they have no one to turn to for help and around 3.9m older people consider TV to be their main form of company: during this crisis, these figures will be considerably higher. Donating to this page will help the national Age UK continue providing vital services that offer companionship, advice and support for older people facing later life alone. Services that are, at this time, needed more than ever and operating under intense pressure.