Does your elderly loved one live alone and far away from family? Perhaps they moved away over the years, or perhaps your loved one needs to live in a different environment that is better for her health. While living independently is a great accomplishment for many elderly, occasionally it can create feelings of isolation, and lead them to feel lonely and depressed without anyone around to share each moment with. With 24-hour home care services, someone is there in the home with her and can be someone for her to connect with each day.
Why the Elderly Become Easily Isolated
Not every elderly person will feel lonely or isolated, and not every person who is alone will feel lonely. However, many seniors might begin to become more isolated and removed from their community, creating feelings of loneliness and disconnection.
Some common reasons that seniors become lonely include:
- No longer living near family or friends.
- Having health restrictions makes it more difficult to get out of the home.
- Lack of connections in their community.
- Changes in how people socially engage. More people engage online than in their neighborhood, which can make it hard for seniors who aren’t technologically savvy to connect.
- Social anxiety. An introverted loved one may struggle to find new connections when old ones are gone.
Signs that Your Loved One Might Be Lonely
Extreme loneliness can lead to depression and take all of the joy out of life. Your loved one could exhibit numerous symptoms to lead you to believe that she might need some help.
- A weight change either because she’s stopped eating, or she’s seeking comfort in food.
- Extreme emotions when you have to say goodbye after a phone call or leave her home after a visit.
- An inability to find joy in the things she used to enjoy.
- Reduced desire to take care of herself or her home.
- She expresses feelings that no one cares about her, she’s worthless, or a burden to others.
Finding Companionship for Your Elderly Loved One
There are many ways your loved one can seek out new ways to connect and find friends and companions to help her build relationships and feel less isolated. She might join a club with others who have a shared interest, begin volunteering at a local non-profit, or learn how to connect safely with others online through online forums like Facebook or Instagram.
But for many seniors, the loneliest times of the day are when they are back at home, sitting alone at their table as they eat, watching TV shows by themselves, or having no one to talk with daily about the news or weather. In those instances, 24-hour home care can help your loved one find those daily connecting points. She can have a smiling face to say good morning to, a friend to sit and watch a favorite TV show with, or another person to set the table for.
24-hour home care providers can also assist in areas around the home that your loved one might struggle with, like some housekeeping chores or even her personal care needs. 24-hour home care can offer peace of mind for family members who live far away knowing that someone is there at all times with their loved one in case of an emergency or unforeseen injury.
If you or an aging loved one is considering 24-Hour Home Care Services in Massapequa, NY, please contact the caring staff at Star Multi Care today. Call (631) 424-7827
Star Multi Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Long Island and NYC, including Dix Hills, Floral Park, Great Neck, Huntington, Manhasset, Massapequa, Northport, Plainview, Rockville Center, Stony Brook, Suffolk County, Nassau County, and Queens County.
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