Here are a few of the important things to know about loneliness in seniors. Around 1 in 4 older men and women report they don't see people more often than once a week. More than 10 percent go as long as a month without socializing.
Of those people who report feeling lonely and not often socializing, it's more common for them to feel that their health is poor. As many as 17 percent felt their isolation and loneliness impacted their mental health. Loneliness does impact your physical and mental health. If your dad says he's lonely, you need to help him find ways to socialize.
Make Sure He's Not Alone for Weeks at a Time
You may be too busy to visit each week, but you can arrange to have family friends and relatives stop by and visit him. Make arrangements so that someone is stopping by at least once a week. You could take the first weekend of the month, your brother could pick the last weekend of the month, and you can fill in the month from there.
Pay close attention to gaps. If people are all busy one week, that's a good time to look at other options like professional caregivers. You could also see if any neighbors are willing to stop by.
Get Him Involved in a Hobby
Find out what hobbies appeal to your dad. Once you know some of the things that interest him, look at community recreation departments and public libraries for groups that meet. If your dad loves to paint, paint and sip gatherings would be great for socialization. If he reads, a book group at the public library allows him the chance to meet others and make new friends.
What if he doesn't have a favorite hobby? It's a good time to explore the options. Hand him a catalog for the local rec department and see what appeals to him. He might want to take a cooking class or join a bird-watching group.
Look at Area Senior Centers
Senior centers provide ample opportunities for seniors to socialize. There are clubs, luncheons, dinners, and dances held throughout the month. Some senior centers add trips to museums, casinos, shopping malls, and beaches to their calendar.
If your dad doesn't drive, he can still get to his area senior center for social events. You can arrange transportation for him. Hire senior care and talk about transportation services.
Hire Caregivers for Companionship
One of the most important senior care services is companionship. Once a week, a few times a week, or every day, a caregiver can stop by to socialize. Your dad has a friend stopping by for chats, help around the home, and trips out. Senior care is easily arranged and makes a big difference in your dad's life.
Sources:
https://www.healthyagingpoll.org/report/loneliness-and-health
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SENIOR CARE IN LAKE SHORE EAST, IL FOR AN AGING LOVED ONE, PLEASE CONTACT THE CARING STAFF AT BRIGHTSTAR CARE CHICAGO. CALL TODAY: 312.382.8888.
Of those people who report feeling lonely and not often socializing, it's more common for them to feel that their health is poor. As many as 17 percent felt their isolation and loneliness impacted their mental health. Loneliness does impact your physical and mental health. If your dad says he's lonely, you need to help him find ways to socialize.
Make Sure He's Not Alone for Weeks at a Time
You may be too busy to visit each week, but you can arrange to have family friends and relatives stop by and visit him. Make arrangements so that someone is stopping by at least once a week. You could take the first weekend of the month, your brother could pick the last weekend of the month, and you can fill in the month from there.
Pay close attention to gaps. If people are all busy one week, that's a good time to look at other options like professional caregivers. You could also see if any neighbors are willing to stop by.
Get Him Involved in a Hobby
Find out what hobbies appeal to your dad. Once you know some of the things that interest him, look at community recreation departments and public libraries for groups that meet. If your dad loves to paint, paint and sip gatherings would be great for socialization. If he reads, a book group at the public library allows him the chance to meet others and make new friends.
What if he doesn't have a favorite hobby? It's a good time to explore the options. Hand him a catalog for the local rec department and see what appeals to him. He might want to take a cooking class or join a bird-watching group.
Look at Area Senior Centers
Senior centers provide ample opportunities for seniors to socialize. There are clubs, luncheons, dinners, and dances held throughout the month. Some senior centers add trips to museums, casinos, shopping malls, and beaches to their calendar.
If your dad doesn't drive, he can still get to his area senior center for social events. You can arrange transportation for him. Hire senior care and talk about transportation services.
Hire Caregivers for Companionship
One of the most important senior care services is companionship. Once a week, a few times a week, or every day, a caregiver can stop by to socialize. Your dad has a friend stopping by for chats, help around the home, and trips out. Senior care is easily arranged and makes a big difference in your dad's life.
Sources:
https://www.healthyagingpoll.org/report/loneliness-and-health
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SENIOR CARE IN LAKE SHORE EAST, IL FOR AN AGING LOVED ONE, PLEASE CONTACT THE CARING STAFF AT BRIGHTSTAR CARE CHICAGO. CALL TODAY: 312.382.8888.