How Caregivers in Winter Springs Help with Senior Isolation
The US Census Bureau estimates that about 28% of seniors over the age of 65 are living alone. When elderly loved ones spend a large amount of time alone it can lead to feelings of isolation. It is not uncommon for seniors to become depressed or lonely due to the loss of a spouse or family member, driving cessation, limited mobility, or retirement. If you have noticed your loved one becoming withdrawn or depressed due to spending increasing amounts of time alone, it may be time to seek outside companionship for your them. Caregiver referrals from Visiting Angels® Sanford help seniors in Winter Springs, Longwood, Oviedo, Altamonte Springs, and the surrounding communities get the joyful companionship they are missing.
Negative Effects of Senior Isolation
It is easy to see how living alone can lead to feelings of isolation in seniors. The negative effects of loneliness and isolation are numerous.
As an experienced provider of senior care referrals, Visiting Angels Sanford is familiar with the effects of isolation. Caregivers from our network in Winter Springs can help seniors avoid the negative effects of isolation such as:
- Increased likelihood of engaging in unhealthy lifestyle choices
- Higher risk of mortality due to lack of monitoring or assistance
- Direct relationship between high blood pressure and feelings of loneliness
- Feelings of isolation which contribute to poor physical and emotional health
- Studies linking chronic lung disease or arthritis to social isolation
- Faster cognitive decline according to researchers from the University of Chicago
Thankfully, caregivers from the Visiting Angels Sanford network can help seniors avoid feelings of isolation by providing compassionate care.
Caregivers in Winter Springs Can Help Seniors Fight Isolation
Seniors throughout Winter Springs rely on the caregiver referrals from Visiting Angels Sanford to help them fight off loneliness. Caregivers from our referral network provide meaningful companionship to seniors, as well as assistance for the activities of daily living.
Some of the ways senior care helps include:
- Transportation assistance to help seniors get out and meet up with friends and family
- Engaging in favorite activities, hobbies, or volunteer work which allows them to connect with others
- Assistance going for walks or exercising to help combat high blood pressure and diabetes
- Social care to show your loved one how to utilize technology such as facetime, texting, messaging, and more
If you have an elderly loved one in or around Winter Springs who you feel is struggling with living alone, caregiver referrals from Visiting Angels Sanford can help. Call our agency today to learn more.