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 […]
Combating Loneliness in Older Adults: Strategies for Connection and Well-Being
Your mom lives alone and no longer drives. She rarely leaves the house and has lost connections with friends and no longer participates in activities that she used to love. You worry about her spending too much time alone – and with good reason. Understanding the Impact of Loneliness on Older Adults Older people are […]
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 […]
Ten Reasons Older People Need Pets
Ten Reasons Older People Need Pets Your dad passed away several months ago… leaving your mom alone in the home they shared for more than 50 years. Your friends suggest getting her a pet – a furry friend that will keep her busy and reduce the risk of loneliness, but you worry a pet will […]
The Importance of Socializing for Seniors
The Importance of Socializing for Seniors Whether it’s playing a game of Scrabble with a grandchild or enjoying lunch with a best friend, there’s just something special about being around people you love. “Socialization is important at any age, but it’s critical for older adults – especially for those who live alone,” said Sierra Goetz, […]
Ten Ways to Boost Your Senior’s Mental Health
Ten Ways to Boost Your Senior’s Mental Health The lingering COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone – especially older adults. According to an AARP Foundation report, two-thirds of adults reported experience social isolation and high levels of anxiety since the beginning of the pandemic. And, unfortunately, there is no vaccine to prevent loneliness. […]
HCAN and Social Isolation
For years, home care operators have intuitively known that social isolation leads to poor health outcomes in seniors. COVID-19 has brought this reality to the forefront. Self-reported social isolation among seniors may be predictive of hospitalizations and ED visits as shared in this article. Home care services accomplish a number of outcomes. Helping seniors feel […]