How to Help Seniors Fight Loneliness During the Holidays
Loneliness is often experienced by seniors during the holiday season. There are ways to brighten the season for lonely and depressed seniors.
The holiday season can exacerbate seniors’ feelings of loneliness. This can cause health problems and affect their quality of life.
Persistent loneliness can have the same health impact as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Since loneliness can exacerbate health issues and increase the risk of mortality, it is especially important to combat isolation and feelings of loneliness during the holidays. (Forbes)
Spot the Signs of Loneliness
Many seniors do not recognize their loneliness or the health problems that feeling lonely can cause. As a result, few will voice their need for additional support. Look for these signs of loneliness among seniors
Senior Care Malibu CA – How to Help Seniors Fight Loneliness During the Holidays
• Under or oversleeping
• Withdrawal from existing
relationships
• Combativeness or moodiness
• Depression
• Lack of appetite
• Anxiety over change or visitors
leaving
• Lack of interest in normal passions
• Decreased attention to self-care
Tips for Fighting Loneliness
Besides holiday-specific methods for combating loneliness, there are many steps seniors can take to reduce social isolation. Seniors can:
• Get connected with local senior centers
• Attend religious or interest-based groups
• Participate in home-visit programs
• Schedule regular phone calls with loved ones
• Practice letter or card writing, even to pen pals
• Use technology to connect with distant loved ones
• Mark social events to look forward to on the calendar
• Call The Friendship Line at 1-800-971-0016 at any hour to engage in conversation. (NCOA)
Click here to read a flier with more information about senior loneliness.
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