Loneliness in the Elderly
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Combatting the Epidemic of Loneliness in Seniors
Isolation and loss are two side effects of aging that can negatively impact one’s physical and mental health. Discover how to help lonely seniors reengage with their surroundings and pursue meaningful social connections.
33 CommentsIsolation and Loneliness in Caregiving
Loneliness is an unfortunate byproduct of caregiving that exacts an emotional toll and can jeopardize one’s physical health. Take these steps to combat isolation and nurture your relationships while caregiving.
37 CommentsReducing Loneliness: How to Help Seniors During the Holidays
The holidays should be merry and bright, but many elders feel increasingly isolated and unhappy this time of year. Use these tips to brighten up an aging loved one’s winter season.
10 CommentsCaregivers Can Be Each Other’s Best Friend
After more than 40 years, my childhood friend and I reconnected several years ago and were amazed to find that we fell back into step after all of those years. Our common connection: caregiving.
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Loneliness Questions
Does life get better for the spouse of a demented person (he is 20 years older than I)? I feel like my world is turned upside down.
27 AnswersMsblcb Answered May 16, 2024How do you help 84-year-old mother who insists on drinking all day? She stumbles around, but wants me there all the time?
15 AnswersDaughterof1930 Answered May 16, 2024My 75-year-old mom lost her husband and now she doesn't want to live alone.
16 AnswersLoopyLoo Answered May 13, 2024Mother has to use a catheter and wondered if anyone had any advice on how to make the urine smell go away?
5 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered May 12, 2024
Loneliness Discussions
Just when I thought there was light at the end of the tunnel.
23 CommentsRiverdale Commented Nov 1, 2023Are you single, over 40, caring for your mum? It is stressful but at the same time it is the only person I can relate to.
13 CommentsMargaretMcKen Commented Oct 11, 2023How to deal with constant self pity and guilt trips?
11 Commentssomeguyinca Commented Jun 26, 2023Nothing to look forward to.
12 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Jun 4, 2023
Loneliness Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Burnout
- Care Decisions
- Cognitive Decline
- Dementia Behaviors
- Memory Loss
- Aging in Place
- Cancer
- Caregiving
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Signs of Dementia
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Adult Day Care
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Violent Behavior
- Area Agency on Aging
- Mild Dementia
- Prostate Cancer
- Moderate Dementia
- Severe Dementia