GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY-LUVERNE
LUVERNE, MN:
Are We Selling Convenience or Isolation?
We accept, without thinking much about it, that some housing will be set apart and restricted to people over the age of 55. Indeed, the entire senior living industry is founded on this deliberate policy of age segregation. We also know that the number of older Americans is large and growing larger every year. Everyone, …
How Reducing Social Isolation Protects Older Adults
Risk Factors of Elderly Isolation, Social Isolation May Speed Up Death
Movie star Greta Garbo was famous for saying, “I want to be let alone,” but new research suggests that’s a rotten philosophy to follow if you want to live longer. A British study of 6,500 older adults finds that social isolation, even more than loneliness, may increase an older person’s risk of early death. The study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The researchers at University College London knew from previous studies that both isolation …
6 Tips For Preventing Social Isolation for Seniors
preventing social isolation in seniors is essential - social contact is a fundamental aspect of human existence
Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: Overcoming Social Isolation
There are ways Alzheimer’s caregivers can regain a sense of normalcy and overcome social isolation even in the midst of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.
How Retirement Communities Can Reduce Feelings of Isolation & Depression
Can living in retirement communities reduce feelings of isolation and depression? Yes! Find out how.
How bringing together young and old is easing social isolation
Intergenerational or 'ageless' playgroups are being rolled out across the country as part of a social experiment connecting young children with aged care residents.
Consider Home Sharing To Prevent Isolation And Loneliness
Can you imagine yourself in a Golden Girls type on environment? More people are finding that home sharing in their later years is an excellent way to prevent isolation and loneliness. It can be a positive move for many other reasons as well. Good resources exist today for finding the right person.
What Robots Can—and Can’t—Do for the Old and Lonely
For elderly Americans, social isolation is especially perilous. Will machine companions fill the void?
Stunning Facts About Senior Isolation
Senior loneliness and social isolation can have serious consequences for elderly people aging alone. Learn the effects of isolation and how you can help lonely seniors.
20 Facts about Senior Isolation That Will Stun You
Loneliness and social isolation can lead to senior health consequences, but understanding risk factors can help prevent it. Learn more.
How local residents, families are handling social isolation
Working from home, learning from home, and even church from home are all becoming a part of our daily routine. Mental health experts said isolation can make people feel lonely, which is why it's important to keep routine and still try to maintain relationships.
Loneliness and Social Isolation — Tips for Staying Connected
Learn about loneliness and social isolation in older adults and get tips on how to stay connected.
How technology can help seniors beat loneliness and isolation
Technology can help seniors connect in real life, through video chatting and in virtual reality
Successful Aging: Ways to prevent social isolation from turning into depression
Connecting with others is especially important during this time.
Commentary: Isolation in older adults: What is it and how you can help?
Recently, AARP completed a report on the Framework for Isolation in Adults Over 50. The report defines isolation as the experience of diminished social connectedness stemming from a process whereby
How to Avoid Caregiver Isolation and Nuture Your Social Life
Learn how to sustain your social life, a source of necessary replenishment, while caregiving.
As social isolation grows as problem among older adults, what helps?
Going home for the holidays is an opportune time to see how aging loved ones are faring.
How to empower employees to fight social isolation among senior living residents
The fight against social isolation among older adults is not new for senior living community leaders and employees. These residents, however,
Loneliness, social isolation increases death risk in seniors
Feeling extreme loneliness and socially isolated can increase an older person's chances of premature death by 14 percent, U.S. researchers say.
