Let’s face it, almost every aspect of life changes as we reach our senior years. Children may move away, friends and family may pass on , and certain health conditions may make it harder to completely enjoy the items we love doing. And as these changes occur, it’s important that we mention them. Without a network of friends and family in situ , many of life’s events can slowly begin to require their toll on us and potentially cause a downward spiral of loneliness, isolation, and even major depression. But by nurturing current relationships and taking steps to create new ones, seniors can create a reliable network that permits them to find out new skills, view things from different perspectives, and see how others effectively manage the challenges of aging. Though it’s going to go without saying, maintaining social wellness brings a few number of other health benefits also .

What Can Seniors Do?

One of the barriers some seniors may face is that they’ll not know what opportunities are available to them. That’s why we’ve put together an inventory of a number of the ways seniors can begin to create and maintain their social connections:

-Volunteer, or get entangled in community efforts and activities.
-Find a replacement hobby or interest, or revisit old ones.
-Invite a lover or friends over for coffee or tea.
-Take a part-time job.
-Offer assistance to someone within the family.
-Join an exercise group or class.
-Reach bent those at a church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship to check in for upcoming events.
-Utilize social media to remain connected with friends and families (near and far).

At Prestigious Home Care, we understand the importance of maintaining social wellness and therefore the value it can bring back seniors’ lives. Our trusted caregivers not only provide meaningful companionship, but they will also help in getting seniors to and from places they have to travel . Whether it’s a visit to the senior center to go to friends, or to the local college for a weekly class, we’ll be there to assist . We also offer technology solutions which will enhance socialization and keep seniors connected to their loved ones.