Tips on how to stop feeling lonely in the evening?

[Lesmiserables2024]

My DM is very lonely. She is very sociable and outgoing but lives alone and I think pines to have that person to just do nothing with, someone there to watch the tv and eat with for example. We live 2 hours away so popping in isn't an option. She is going to look in to clubs etc but I think what would help her is a sociable online activity, so she can be at home but feel like she has company. Has anyone found such a group or know where to start looking? Thanks.

The joy club online, you get a free trial. Lots to join in with.
Age UK volunteer to phone her or pop in for a chat weekly.
There might be a waiting list contact them and ask.
I used to be a volunteer.

Royal Voluntary Service (mum might remember them at WRVS) have a virtual village hall with different sessions each week. Watch live on Facebook or YouTube, or catch up later there or on the website
https://virtualvillagehall.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

NHS and Care Volunteer Responders have volunteers making calls seven days of the week and those chats can help
people feel less lonely. Mum can self refer or you can do it for her on the website or by calling up to organised weekly calls.
I hope you find something that helps

Have she looked at communal yet individual flats for over 50s?

You obviously love and care about your mum, can you call her daily? She doesn't need a befriender to call her weekly as pp suggested as she has you. Could she /Would she be able to stay with you or vice versa for say one weekend in 6?

Befrienders can pop.in too.

Nothing wrong with a phone call from daughter and a weekly visitor from Age UK if they have someone available.