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by Nancy Hightower - November 9, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness are serious problems for older adults because they are more likely to face certain factors such as living alone, grieving the loss of loved ones, and experiencing medical conditions such as chronic illnesses and hearing loss.
Loneliness is feeling alone, no matter how much social contact you get.
Social Isolation is the lack of social contact, which may lead to loneliness in some people.
There are many health risks associated with social isolation and loneliness. The most prominent health risks include:
To combat social isolation and loneliness, seek out ways to interact with others. Some suggestions for social interaction are:
If you are experiencing social isolation or loneliness, some options are to reach out to your doctor, friends, or family to talk about how you are feeling and what you are experiencing. If you are concerned about someone else, reacch out to them and ask how they are doing and if they are feeling lonely. You can also set up a schedule to regularly check-in and talk to them.
Available resources are listed below.
"The most important things in life are the connections you make with others." - Tom Ford