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San Martín de la Vega promotes a day against loneliness for the elderly in Alcalá

Around 200 elderly people from six municipalities will participate on 26 October in Alcalá de Henares in a free event against unwanted loneliness.

Lucas Mesero · 17 October 2026

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Velilla de San Antonio launches EN RED ANDO against unwanted loneliness

Velilla de San Antonio finalises EN RED ANDO, a programme against unwanted loneliness starting in late September with psychological support and activities for seniors.

Mario Quintana Belmonte · 9 Sept 2026

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Olkano: a free app for elderly people living alone in the Sierra Norte

The Sierra Norte Consortium promotes Olkano, a free app that alerts trusted contacts if a person living alone does not confirm their daily wellbeing.

Mario Quintana Belmonte · 3 Aug 2026