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#38 - Combatting Loneliness: Strategies for Staying Socially Connected in Older Age
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The episode discusses the importance of staying socially connected as we age, emphasizing that combating loneliness is vital for overall health and quality of life. It provides insights on valuable strategies for engagement, including using technology, volunteering, and exploring lifelong learning.
• Explores the health impacts of loneliness
• Distinguishes between solitude and loneliness
• Highlights the role of pets in providing companionship
• Discusses challenges in maintaining social connections
• Advocates for embracing technology for virtual interactions
• Encourages seeking meaningful engagements and communities
• Stresses the importance of lifelong learning and classes
• Emphasizes intergenerational connections for mutual enrichment
• Presents podcasts as a tool for connection
• Wraps up with a message on the importance of every small effort involved in staying connected
For more information about aging in place and caregiving for older adults, visit our website at SeniorSafetyAdvice.com
Chapters
1. #38 - Combatting Loneliness: Strategies for Staying Socially Connected in Older Age (00:00:00)
2. Combatting Loneliness in Older Age (00:00:01)
3. Staying Socially Connected in Older Age (00:18:07)
42 episodes
Manage episode 473859475 series 3591277
Got a comment or idea? Send us a text.
The episode discusses the importance of staying socially connected as we age, emphasizing that combating loneliness is vital for overall health and quality of life. It provides insights on valuable strategies for engagement, including using technology, volunteering, and exploring lifelong learning.
• Explores the health impacts of loneliness
• Distinguishes between solitude and loneliness
• Highlights the role of pets in providing companionship
• Discusses challenges in maintaining social connections
• Advocates for embracing technology for virtual interactions
• Encourages seeking meaningful engagements and communities
• Stresses the importance of lifelong learning and classes
• Emphasizes intergenerational connections for mutual enrichment
• Presents podcasts as a tool for connection
• Wraps up with a message on the importance of every small effort involved in staying connected
For more information about aging in place and caregiving for older adults, visit our website at SeniorSafetyAdvice.com
Chapters
1. #38 - Combatting Loneliness: Strategies for Staying Socially Connected in Older Age (00:00:00)
2. Combatting Loneliness in Older Age (00:00:01)
3. Staying Socially Connected in Older Age (00:18:07)
42 episodes
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