Social Isolation and Loneliness: Risks and Solutions for Seniors
- Health
- July 15, 2024
If you’re short like me, it’s difficult to reach high shelves in cabinets. When you need to grab the oatmeal or coffee from a high shelf in the morning or put away groceries when you get home from the store, it can be a real challenge. You may be able to stand on your toes
READ MOREDo you have arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other issues with your hands and wrists? I do, and that makes doing some simple tasks really difficult — like opening doorknobs. Especially in the morning when I first wake up. The orthopedist I see for my hand problems suggested replacing the doorknob with a door latch
READ MOREFall prevention for seniors gets a lot of lip service, but unfortunately, we don’t always do what we should to avoid the risk. Falls are risky for seniors because they can have disastrous outcomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are a leading cause of injury and death among adults 65
READ MOREIf you’re like many older people today, you may feel lonely and isolated. But there are numerous resources to combat senior loneliness available. They can help you reconnect with others and enrich your social life. Here’s a list of ten encouraging resources designed to help seniors like you combat loneliness and isolation. 1. Senior Community
READ MOREAre you bored and lonely with nothing to do? Although you may be sitting alone, you have plenty of company. Senior loneliness and social isolation are increasingly common and serious risks. The profound effect they have on health, mental health and general well-being makes loneliness and isolation pressing issues. According to a World Health Organization
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