Navigating Life After Driving: 5 Benefits of Transportation Services for Seniors
Understanding the Transition: Why Seniors Stop Driving Your dad recently stopped driving, and now he rarely leaves his house. You worry that the isolation will lead to loneliness and depression. Your mom has missed several doctors appointments, because no one was available to drive her. You want to help, but it’s all you can do […]
Sounding the Alarm About Loneliness
Sounding the Alarm About Loneliness Loneliness and Health Risk Did you know that loneliness can pose a health risk as deadly as smoking? It’s a growing concern – one that recently was addressed by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. “In recent years, about one-in-two adults in America reported experiencing loneliness,” Murthy says in an […]
Social Isolation and Dementia
Social Isolation and Dementia Social Isolation and Dementia Your mom lives alone and no longer drives. She rarely leaves the house and has lost connections with friends and activities that she used to love. You worry about her spending too much time alone – and with good reason. Risks of Dementia According to the National […]