How Caregivers in Sarasota Help with Senior Isolation
As our parents age they end up spending increasing amounts of time alone. It is estimated by the US Census Bureau that over a quarter of seniors over the age of 65 live alone. Sometimes this is due to loss of a spouse, driving cessation, retirement, or limited mobility. Whatever the reason, many seniors are facing feelings of isolation or loneliness. Visiting Angels® Sarasota FL provides caregiver referrals to local seniors in Bradenton, Siesta Key, Long Boat Key, and other communities. Our care provider referrals connect your loved one with a compassionate caretakers who can provide companionship and aid at home.
Negative Effects of Senior Isolation
As you can guess, there can be many negative effects to living with a sense of isolation. Visiting Angels Sarasota is an experienced caregiver referral agency and we are familiar with the effects loneliness can have on seniors. Some ways isolation can affect a loved one include:
- An increased risk of mortality if acute symptoms develop and nobody is around to help
- Seniors who are lonely or disengaged are more likely to make poor lifestyle choices
- Feeling lonely or isolated can lead to poor mental and physical health
- One study has found a correlation between high blood pressure and feelings of isolation
- Loneliness has been linked to faster cognitive decline according to the University of Chicago
- Chronic lung disease, arthritis, and depression have been linked to social isolation
Thankfully, Visiting Angels Sarasota can help your loved one combat feelings of isolation and depression by providing a caregiver referral. Your loved one's care provider can help them with meaningful companionship and someone to share a meal or cherished memories. Seniors look forward to visits from their care provider and often feel their they become "like family."
Caregivers in Sarasota can Help Alleviate Isolation
The senior caregivers who are part of the Visiting Angels Sarasota nurse registry know how to help seniors avoid feelings of isolation. Some ways your care provider can help include:
- Providing transportation to help seniors get out of the house and meet up with friends or family
- Caregivers in Sarasota can help your loved one exercise and go for walks which helps combat diabetes and high blood pressure
- Social care can teach your loved one how to use social media and technology to connect with others
- Care providers can help seniors get to activities such as volunteering or hobbies, where they can make connections
If you have an elderly parent or family member whom you worry spends too much time alone, call Visiting Angels Sarasota today and ask about our caregiver referral network.