What are your suggestions to the senior citizen to handle the problem of loneliness?
1. Stay in touch with friends and family. It is great to see people in person, but phone calls, social media and emails can help keep you connected too. If you're not yet comfortable with computers, ask a young relative, friend or neighbour to help you.
Be there. Simply being there for them can let them know that someone cares. Don't be afraid to ask them how they are feeling or if there's anything you can do to help. Having someone who is willing to listen could be a great comfort.
serious medical conditions. Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions.
Research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions: high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, a weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, and even death.
What are 3 values important to caring for the elderly?
Treat clients with respect and privacy at all times. Do the right thing even when it's not acknowledged by others or convenient for you. An individual with integrity is honest and keeps their word even when it's difficult. Having compassion gives us the ability to want to approach and care for other people.
Friends prevent isolation and loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too. Friends can also: Increase your sense of belonging and purpose. Boost your happiness and reduce your stress.
Older adults who focus on what they can do and find rewarding, rather than any decline in abilities, are happier. According to a study in The Gerontologist, accepting aging and adapting to age-related changes is vital to successful aging and well-being.
What are the emotional needs of an elderly person?
Age can wear down autonomy and independence, but people of all ages want to feel a sense of control over their lives. If you can empower loved ones to take on simple day-to-day tasks, that will often help restore a sense of control. Likewise, people also like to feel a sense of purpose.
How can you can assist a patient showing signs of social isolation or loneliness?
Offer diversional activity, such as pet therapy, art therapy, group activities, volunteer visits, online group games or activities. Provide opportunities for expression of feelings, thoughts and stressors to assist with coping.
What is one way you can support your senior clients living with depression?
If an elderly person you care about is depressed, you can make a difference by offering emotional support. Listen to your loved one with patience and compassion. You don't need to try to “fix” someone's depression; just being there to listen is enough.
