Avoid Senior Isolation

As we age, the tendency to rely solely on ourselves is not uncommon. Relying too heavily on our own person can be isolating though, especially among senior citizens. While relying on the help of family or nursing staff can quickly become frustrating, it can also cause seniors to feel like a burden on others, creating the desire to isolate themselves. For many reasons, it is very important that senior citizens avoid isolation.

So how can you help prevent or resolve the issue of senior isolation?

Provide transportation. Senior citizens need a method of transportation to get to the store, to visit a friend, or to simply go for a walk outside. Whether that means picking them up and taking them out, provide a way for your loved one to get around. There are a number of options when it comes to walking assistance devices, as well as transportation services such as Alma Health Skilled Services. All you have to do is find one that is right for their individual situation!

Visit often. Visits from family mean everything, especially to a senior citizen that lives in some kind of care facility. Even if they are short, a visit is a visit. Spending quality time together allows your loved one to feel loved, appreciated, and wanted, and will help keep them busy instead of sitting quietly alone. If you begin to notice that they are isolating themselves more, try to stop by more frequently. You may want to explore in-home health aides!

Encourage visits to senior centers. The need for a sense of community that derives from senior centers can be helpful in preventing isolation. Senior citizens slipping into a state of isolation should be encouraged to join a senior center! The sense of purpose that comes with being part of a community can rejuvenate a senior and bring them out of their quiet isolation.

Boost self-confidence. Fostering friendships is one way to do this. Encourage your loved one to participate in senior-friendly activities. Having a friend their age to confide in and share with will certainly boost their self-worth. Another simple way to boost self-confidence is to encourage a senior to participate in daily physical activity. The endorphin rush and added energy can really amp up their confidence levels.

Make their home a special place. This is perhaps one of the best ways to pull a senior citizen out of their anti-social slump. Many senior citizens who find themselves suddenly living alone can feel their homes dreary at times. Surrounded by past memories can lead to depression. Encourage them to invite friends from their community into their home so they can fill the home with new memories!

Alma Health Skilled Services is a Home Community Based Service Coordination Agency. We understand that although aging can be fun, it also does come with challenges. Our goal is to provide our clients with the highest level of service coordination available in order to keep you or your family member living as independently as possible.

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So how can you help prevent or resolve the issue of senior isolation?



Provide transportation. Senior citizens need a method of transportation to get to the store, to visit a friend, or to simply go for a walk outside. Whether that means picking them up and taking them out, provide a way for your loved one to get around. There are a number of options when it comes to walking assistance devices, as well as transportation services such as Alma Health Skilled Services. All you have to do is find one that is right for their individual situation!

Visit often. Visits from family mean everything, especially to a senior citizen that lives in some kind of care facility. Even if they are short, a visit is a visit. Spending quality time together allows your loved one to feel loved, appreciated, and wanted, and will help keep them busy instead of sitting quietly alone. If you begin to notice that they are isolating themselves more, try to stop by more frequently. You may want to explore in-home health aides!

Encourage visits to senior centers. The need for a sense of community that derives from senior centers can be helpful in preventing isolation. Senior citizens slipping into a state of isolation should be encouraged to join a senior center! The sense of purpose that comes with being part of a community can rejuvenate a senior and bring them out of their quiet isolation.

Boost self-confidence. Fostering friendships is one way to do this. Encourage your loved one to participate in senior-friendly activities. Having a friend their age to confide in and share with will certainly boost their self-worth. Another simple way to boost self-confidence is to encourage a senior to participate in daily physical activity. The endorphin rush and added energy can really amp up their confidence levels.

Make their home a special place. This is perhaps one of the best ways to pull a senior citizen out of their anti-social slump. Many senior citizens who find themselves suddenly living alone can feel their homes dreary at times. Surrounded by past memories can lead to depression. Encourage them to invite friends from their community into their home so they can fill the home with new memories!

Alma Health Skilled Services is a Home Community Based Service Coordination Agency. We understand that although aging can be fun, it also does come with challenges. Our goal is to provide our clients with the highest level of service coordination available in order to keep you or your family member living as independently as possible.

Contact us for a free in-home consultation!
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