Christmas can be very lonely for some people, especially older people who are sometimes forgotten over Christmas and New Year. Those of us who are older may experience a degree of isolation due to mobility issues which may hinder social interactions, the hot weather, anxiety with regards to noise, crowds and family stresses at social events, as well as changes to usual routines. Reduced medical services over the Christmas/New Year break may make access to medical care tricky. Lastly, older people often experience loneliness or depression at this time of year, as the they become poignantly aware of lost loved ones.