Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Abbeyfield World Council.
This issue also marks a time of transition for the Council. We warmly welcome our new Chair Simon Hayes, and thank Jenny Lawrence, our outgoing Chair, for her steady leadership, vision and commitment to Abbeyfield’s global community.
Inside, readers will find stories marking 70 years of Abbeyfield across the world, updates on momentum and challenges in New Zealand, a celebration of 30 years in Melton, Australia, and a look at the volunteers and vision shaping Abbeyfield in Canada. There are also practical resources on dementia, loneliness, age-friendly communities and mental health, along with ways to follow and share the Council’s work.
Thank you for reading and for being part of a worldwide community working to ensure older people can live safely, affordably and with companionship.
— Abbeyfield World Council
