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heartI see myself as a caring, understanding, and loving person. I am a mother, in her 50s, of two children, ages 21 and 14. My son has ADHD, so it is a topic I am very passionate about, and my daughter is at a university level. At times it can be challenging, but I have learned to stay positive and accepting of life's challenges. I hope to help many people overcome whatever challenges they may have as well.heart


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How Can I Help With Loneliness in the Elderly?
50 & Over Community / by HelenTELLall
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 July 3rd, 2020
...See more Loneliness in the elderly It is reported that 40% of the elderly over the age of 65, regularly experience loneliness, according to the University of California, San Francisco's (UCSF) study. It seems that loneliness has taken over the lives of many of our senior citizens. Loneliness is an emotional form of being alone or separated from people they have a strong bond or connection with. Studies suggest that loneliness, isolation and living alone can be as threatening to health as cigarettes, excess alcohol and obesity. It is import to note that most of the seniors, 65 and older, are either living alone or have a caregiver. Many times, relatives are to busy with their own life that elderly parents do not have anyone to interact with, and caregivers sometimes have other duties to perform that they may not have as much time set aside to socialize with the elderly. With age brings disadvantages, which cause many elders to isolate themselves from society. Loneliness can also lead to health-related problems, which can be a growing concern for the elderly. Eg: depression /suicide, Alzheimer's, and many more. Depression in the elderly Depression seems to be the number one health concern for the elderly, which can impact their wellbeing and lifestyle activities. As the elderly age, their depressive state of mind also increases. Depressive symptoms not only have an important place in gauging the level of emotional well-being but also to determine how healthy and how long the elderly will survive. Studies have shown that a depressive state of mind in the elderly can significantly impact their everyday lives and their ability to perform daily activities. Some elderly, if they continue to show signs of depressive imbalance, may also suffer from cognitive decline. Community-based data indicate that older persons with major depressive disorders are most likely to be at an increased risk of death. As we can see, loneliness could lead to serious health-related consequences. That is a good reason for us to look after our elderly in society and make sure they get help when you see any signs of loneliness. Connection to the elderly When we stay connected to the elderly it will ease the tension and allow them to feel a sense of belonging. We don't want our elderly to feel they are no longer useful to society, as this alone can send them in a state of depression. Which can make them feel a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. Our elderly have contributed a lot to society, and it is time we give them the respect they deserve. If we all can just give ten minutes of our time every day to check on the elderly, in your own area, we will have a better society and happier community. As we can see depression has a causal link to a number of social, physical and psychological problems. How we can help the elderly It is important to note we can teach our elderly to use a computer so they can interact with others on Facetime, Skype, Facebook, our beloved site 7 cups of tea and other sites. We can also encourage them to visit the library and community centres which do have a lot of activities that the elderly can enrol in. They can find a course that interests them to help break the cycle of loneliness. We can organize with social groups in the community or even young people to come over and share some time with the elderly just talking, will make them feel better and alive. Helping others : The elderly come with a long life of experiences, we might be able to utilize all their good ideas, knowledge, and wisdom gained throughout their years. When the elderly help others in the community, they will feel important and connected, which will help them feel wanted and less lonely. This will also put a new perspective for them and their life which they can focus on daily. How can we help the elderly We can call our parents for a few minutes each day We can adopt a pet for our elderly, which might help with the isolation Help them to pick up a hobby We can have more family time together Help them to be active in activities they love Conclusion We can say that loneliness on the elderly greatly impacts their physical health, cognitive decline, and causes depression/suicidal tendencies. We can help our elderly by letting them give back to society, so they can feel more empowered. We can also teach them to communicate on the internet to help them feel accepted and keep up with technology. Teach them to navigate through various sites to see which will fit into their lifestyle. Let them join in activities they love so that when they find something they love, it will be easier for them to get up and want to do it. Most of all stay connected to them and see that their health and daily lifestyle is under control. Questions What can you do to ensure the elderly are not lonely? What can you do to help the elderly? Why is it important to stay connected to the elderly? Resources for Everyone https://www.7cups.com Provides online therapy and free support to people experiencing emotional distress by connecting them with trained listeners [https://www.7cups.com/] National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) [https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-Programs] works to improve the lives of Americans affected by mental illness. Halfofus.com [https://www.halfofus.com/] can help you begin addressing loneliness or any mental health issue youre struggling with. VolunteerMarch.org [https://www.volunteermatch.org/] puts volunteers together with causes they care about in their own neighbourhoods. MeetUp.com [https://www.meetup.com/] is an online tool to help you meet new people face-to-face. The ASPCA [https://www.aspca.org/adopt-pet] can help you locate the nearest animal shelter and pets who need a home. The Lonely Hour [https://www.thelonelyhour.com/] is a podcast in which people open up about their struggles with loneliness and isolation. https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-deal-with-loneliness [https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-deal-with-loneliness]> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3184599/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3184599/]> https://www.google.tt/search?q=seniors+and+loneliness+in+the+US&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjRov6O8NPgAhVKqo8KHbKPCKgQBQgoKAA&biw=1536&bih=745 [https://www.google.tt/search?q=seniors+and+loneliness+in+the+US&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjRov6O8NPgAhVKqo8KHbKPCKgQBQgoKAA&biw=1536&bih=745] Survey study https://stonegatesl.com/one-is-the-loneliest-number-combating-senior-isolation/ [https://stonegatesl.com/one-is-the-loneliest-number-combating-senior-isolation/]
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