VISITING ANGELS FOND DU LAC, WI 920-375-5555
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Building Social Connections as a Senior

Building Social Connections as a Senior

Healthy relationships are vital at any age, including older adulthood. Close, supportive relationships play a key role in the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of seniors. Without a supportive social network, seniors can experience severe loneliness and other adverse effects of an isolated social life. 

Alternatively, there are significant health benefits of social connections for seniors. From increased self-worth to improved mental and physical health, social interaction helps seniors combat the negative feelings of isolation.

It can be challenging for some seniors to build and maintain social connections. Fortunately, Visiting Angels Fond du Lac has a few tips below to help seniors build social connections. 

Join a Senior Group 

Looking to meet new friends but don’t know where to start? Try joining a senior group that shares a common interest of yours. The Fond du Lac Senior Center provides a variety of recreation and classes specifically for older adults. Register for a class or participate in a book club at the Fond du Lac Public Library. Try a fitness class at the Fond du Lac Family YMCA. Whatever you select, be sure to stick it out. Dropping the class or activity early only limits your ability to make new connections and grow your social network. 

Volunteer

Another great way to rebuild your social connections is to volunteer. Volunteering not only gives you a purpose, something to get up for each day or week, but it can make meeting other people less intimidating. Start by searching the City of Fond du Lac for local volunteer opportunities. Other convenient places for seniors to volunteer include the Fond du Lac Public Library, the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, and the Military Veterans Museum Inc

Connect Through Social Media 

Social media is a wonderful tool to reconnect with former friends or find new friends that share common interests. If you haven’t already created a social media account, join one that suits your lifestyle. The Fond du Lac Senior Center offers classes to teach older adults how to use various social media platforms. Check out their newsletter for more information. While social media should never replace face-to-face contact and should always be used with caution, it is a great resource to help you take that first step in connecting with others. 

Look Beyond Your Generation 

Finally, consider befriending individuals who do not fall within your generation’s cohort. Who says all of your friends need to be your age? Invite the new family with young children that moved in next door over for dinner. Join an intergenerational book club at the library. Mentor a young adult or become a club volunteer with the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac. Surrounding yourself with intergenerational friendships not only will add years to your life but will also add life to your years.

Visiting Angels Fond du Lac understands the importance of staying connected with friends and family, especially in your senior years. That’s why we offer a holistic approach that entails care for the individual, both inside and outside of the home. By utilizing technology, our social care program helps seniors stay connected by using platforms like Facebook, FaceTime, etc., to remain active and engaged. In addition to teaching seniors how to use a cell phone and text their grandkids, our compassionate elder care providers can assist with other activities of daily living. They also provide additional social support through companionship by spending time with you doing the things you enjoy the most. To learn more, please contact us today by calling 920-375-5555 to learn more about our elderly care services. 

Serving Fond du Lac & Calumet Counties

Visiting Angels FOND DU LAC, WI
885 Western Ave #450
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: 920-375-5555
Fax: 920-328-0324

Serving Fond du Lac & Calumet Counties

Visiting Angels FOND DU LAC, WI
885 Western Ave #450
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: 920-375-5555
Fax: 920-328-0324