How Caregivers in Abington Help with Senior Isolation
If you have elderly parents or family members you may have noticed your loved ones spending increasing amounts of time alone as they age. The US Census Bureau estimates that over a quarter of seniors aged 65 and older are living by themselves. For seniors who have limited social interactions due to driving cessation, limited mobility, chronic illness, or loss of a spouse, feelings of isolation can quickly develop. If you are concerned your loved ones could be developing feelings of loneliness or depression, the caregivers from Visiting Angels® Jenkintown PA can help. We care for seniors throughout Abington, Jenkintown, Huntingdon Valley, Lafayette Hill, Ambler, Lower Gwynedd and Rydal in Eastern Montgomery County, PA
Negative Effects of Senior Isolation
Families are sometimes unaware of the negative effects of senior isolation. Because we are skilled in caring for seniors, caregivers from Visiting Angels Jenkintown are familiar with the ways isolation can affect elderly adults throughout Abington. Some ways isolation can impact seniors include:
- Loneliness has been linked to more rapid cognitive decline according to research from the University of Chicago
- There can be a higher risk of mortality if an acute illness develops when no one is around to help
- A study has found a direct link between high blood pressure and feelings of loneliness
- Feeling isolated can lead to poor physical and emotional health in seniors
- Chronic illness such as lung disease and arthritis can be linked to social isolation
- Elderly adults who are lonely are more likely to engage in unhealthy lifestyle choices
While the negative consequences of senior isolation can be intimidating, help is available for seniors in the Abington area. Caregivers from Visiting Angels Jenkintown can provide your loved one with regular companionship and interaction, helping to combat loneliness and isolation.