How Caregivers in Amelia Island Help with Senior Isolation

You may not be familiar with the term "senior isolation" but it is a growing concern among the elderly community. There are many reasons why an elderly adult may end up feeling isolated. Perhaps a senior loved one has recently stopped driving, retired, lost a spouse, or received a new diagnosis. All these can create a situation where your loved one is suddenly spending much of their day alone. In fact, the US Census Bureau estimates that over a quarter of all seniors over the age of 65 are living alone. If you have concerns about a senior loved one and how much time they spend alone, the caregiver referrals from Visiting Angels^® Jacksonville are designed to help. Countless families in Amelia Island, Fernandina, Fleming Island, Orange Park, Jacksonville, and the surrounding communities count on us for social interaction. 

Negative Effects of Senior Isolation

It is not hard to see why senior isolation can have negative consequences. Because our agency has worked with many seniors in a variety of circumstances, we have seen the effects that isolation has on seniors. Caregiver referrals from Visiting Angels Jacksonville have firsthand knowledge of the effects loneliness can have on the lives of seniors in Amelia Island. Some of these include:

• According to the University of Chicago, a faster cognitive decline has been linked to feelings of loneliness
• Seniors who feel isolated are more likely to engage in poor lifestyle choices
• There is a higher risk of mortality if a senior becomes acutely ill and nobody is there to help
• Feelings of isolation have been known to contribute to poor mental and physical health
• Illnesses such as chronic lung disease and arthritis have been linked to social isolation in studies
• Some studies have found a direct correlation between high blood pressure and isolation

Take heart, help is available for seniors in Amelia Island from the caregiver referrals from Visiting Angels Jacksonville

Caregivers in Amelia Island Can Help Alleviate Isolation

Senior care providers from Visiting Angels Jacksonville can help alleviate feelings of isolation in a variety of ways. For instance, our caregiver referrals help seniors in Amelia Island by:

• Engaging in meaningful activities such as volunteering or favorite hobbies which help seniors connect with others
• Transportation assistance to help elderly adults get out of the house and meet up with family and friends
• Social care can help seniors use technology to get connected such as video chat, messaging, and social media
• Care providers can help your loved one go for walks or exercise which has the added benefit of lowering blood pressure 

Call Visiting Angels Jacksonville today and ask how our caregivers referrals in Amelia Island can help your loved one.