Combating Loneliness in Older Adults (Source: Caregivers of America)

Quote from the article: "As adults get older, aging and loneliness often go hand-in-hand. Older adults often find themselves increasingly isolated from friends and family, spending much of their time on their own and missing the companionship they had from a spouse or circle of friends"

This article from Active Senior Care lays out the risks of loneliness in older adults and how to mitigate it.

Read the article here: Combating Loneliness in Older Adults

Table of Contents 

• Signs That a Senior Is Being Affected

• Effects on Health

  • 1. Compromised Immune System

  • 2. Increased Blood Pressure

  • 3. Depression and Anxiety

  • 4. Increased Risk of Dementia

• How to Combat Isolation in Seniors

• 1. Get Them out of the House

• 2. Give Them a Purpose

• 3. Stay in Touch

• 4. Consider Outside Help

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https://caregiversofamerica.com/combating-loneliness-in-older-adults/