Single Seniors Don’t Have to be Lonely
Loneliness can take its toll on older adults who have lost a spouse or find themselves without regular companionship.
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Seek Out Others After Death of Spouse
Picking up the pieces after the death of a spouse can take time. But when older adults are ready, encourage them to rejoin the world with their time and talents.
Romance Thrives in Long-Term Relationships, Study Reveals
Death or divorce creates a painful void. Help ensure that your senior loved ones who are widowed or divorced have companionship in their lives.
Senior Loneliness: Take Initiative to Reconnect
Seniors might have to take the initiative to overcome lack of companionship by finding the right time to connect with their families or by seeking other outlets for friendship. Remember that Home Instead Senior Care is always there as well, providing companionship and support.
Community Volunteers Key to Helping Seniors Keep Pets
Dogs and cats can be a wonderful therapy — mentally and physically — for many senior loved ones, so making an extra effort to accommodate their pets will pay off. Sometime seniors who are struggling with aging issues need help to keep their four-legged friends healthy and well maintained.
Death of Peers: A Difficulty of Aging
The only certain thing is death and taxes, as the saying goes. But that doesn't make losing family and close friends any easier. Help seniors make an effort to stay engaged in life when they suffer loss.
Loneliness Can Impact Seniors’ Health
Loneliness manifests itself in many harmful ways for seniors. Various studies have revealed that seniors who are lonely face an increased risk of depression as well as potential health problems such as high blood pressure. The value of companionship cannot be underestimated.
A View of the Golden Years: Younger Does Not Equate to Happier
Seniors are more likely to feel the warmth of a positive attitude by hanging around the over-50 crowd than by getting in tune with the younger generation’s moods, according to two polls that measured happiness in America.
Impatience May Be Sign of Boredom in Elderly
Why is Mom so fidgety? A number of issues could explain, but a doctor’s checkup is the first place to start. If all is well with her health, consider getting Mom involved in something such as a women’s group, card club, church committee or hobby so that she can channel her energy.
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