Keeping company: Helping older adults feel less lonely
“For some seniors, the holiday season can be fairly stressful due to loneliness and isolation,” said Camille Moreno, PSYD, a clinical psychologist at PeaceHealth Cascade Park Behavioral Health Clinic in Vancouver, Washington.
Many people national survey of people 45 and older, about 1 in 3 said they felt lonely and isolated. During the pandemic, those feelings intensified.
The AARP now describes long-term isolation and loneliness as a public health crisis for Americans in midlife and older. That’s a big concern because loneliness Rekommenderad webbplats can lead to long-term health challenges. These may include depression, anxiety, diabetes, stomach issues, difficulty sleeping and high blood pressure.