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.
38 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
What are some things I could get for Dad to do? We have tried generating interest in normal senior citizen activities unsuccessfully.
5 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Dec 19, 2024I'm 48 years old, the holidays are ever hard for me so instead of being lonely and sad I would love to befriend someone if there is an option.
5 AnswersFawnby Answered Dec 2, 2024How can I set healthy boundaries with my mother while managing her loneliness, my guilt, and the anxiety it causes me?
6 AnswersKate91 Replied Nov 26, 2024I am caring for my significant other of 25 years with Alzheimer's/dementia and debilitating chronic pain, we rent.
3 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Nov 25, 2024
Loneliness Discussions
My long rant... just need some connection
8 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented Oct 31, 2024What do you do when your family doesn't want you around or help take care of you?
7 Commentsmommabeans Commented Jul 31, 2024Just when I thought there was light at the end of the tunnel.
23 CommentsRiverdale Commented Nov 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 2023
Loneliness Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Burnout
- Care Decisions
- Cognitive Decline
- Dementia Behaviors
- Memory Loss
- Aging in Place
- Cancer
- Caregiving
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Signs of Dementia
- Adult Day Care
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Violent Behavior
- Area Agency on Aging
- Prostate Cancer
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Severe Dementia