Wellderly Week – March 18-23

This week in March is dedicated to our senior citizens.  When you get to be elderly it’s important to remember that age really is just a number.  You can still find ways to have fun, grow and perhaps even contribute to your community.

There are ways you and family members can help. Our blogs are going to share ways that you can stay well mentally and physically. 

It’s a time when you can try new things and take on hobbies you couldn’t do when you were younger and working. 

Today’s topic is about the pitfalls of social isolation and loneliness.

As you age you may find that you need to be a caretaker.  It could be for a spouse or sibling. You may lose a spouse or you may experience personal health issues.

In these instances it’s important for you to not go inward and keep yourself separated from others.  

If you lose someone close to you, reach out to family and friends.  To have people to talk or spend time with after such an event can be very fulfilling.  Without contact with other people it and with time alone it can lead to loneliness.

Many of you live in assisted living facilities.  Having social contacts at meals, game or tv nights or any event sponsored can keep you from feeling socially isolated.  Being socially isolated happens when you are surrounded by people but you don’t have many contacts to share experiences.

Social isolation and loneliness are not the same but you must be careful of both.

Private Home Health Care understands that it’s not always easy to age.  The good news is that there are ways that you and family members can help to let you enjoy and live a fun-filled and happy life.