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.
32 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
Is it possible, as a 53 year old, to move into an assisted living facility with my mother to make the transition for her less lonely?
20 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered 7 hours agoI am 62, my health is bad.
5 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered May 14, 2023Where can my mom attend social events?
13 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered May 12, 2023How to deal with Mom who thinks I'm gonna spend the night?
11 AnswersCaregiverL Answered May 11, 2023
Loneliness Discussions
Nothing to look forward to.
12 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Jun 4, 2023My brother passed on March the 9th. He was 54 years old. I have lost all my family members since 2014.
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented May 4, 2023Worst day of my life.
8 CommentsDemntadaughter Commented Mar 23, 2023Thank you!
3 CommentsMrA2772 Commented Aug 1, 2022
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
- Mild Dementia
- Prostate Cancer
- Violent Behavior
- Area Agency on Aging
- Moderate Dementia
- Severe Dementia