Tips That Keep Seniors Socially Connected

Vancouver Senior Home Care  |  July 27, 2020

What Every Senior Needs to Know About the Importance of Social Connection for Well-Being

Keep Seniors Socially Connected | Since older adults spend much more time at home than when they were younger, they unfortunately often feel lonely and isolated. Not seeing family members or friends for days or more and not feeling like a part of their community anymore, seniors may become depressed or their health may deteriorate as a result of this social isolation.

Seniors who are not getting enough social stimulation can stay socially connected with the following tips.

6 Ways to Keep Seniors Socially Connected:

#1 – Encourage them to learn something new

If your loved one somewhat struggles with modern tech, it is a good idea to teach them how to use it to stay in touch with family and friends. You can teach them how to place a video call, stream movies online, or even edit pictures in special programs, it all depends on what they like and how comfortable they are with new technology.

#2 – Involve other members of the family or close friends

When you are unable to organize a get-together, you can set up a video chat with several people at the same time.

#3 – Play games online

Your loved one can play some games online on their own and then they can play virtual board games with you, their grandkids, or friends.

#4 – Have fun in real life

Day-to-day obligations may leave you with little time for anything, so make sure to set aside at least one or two days a month for your loved one and do something you both really like.

#5 – Become pen pals

If your loved one misses getting letters, you can become pen pals and send each other short notes, drawings, or pictures. They are sure to be super excited every time they receive something from you in the mail.

#6 – Consider hiring a caregiver

A professional senior care provider can help your loved one with virtually all activities of daily life, from housekeeping to medication reminders and transportation. They can also provide your loved one with companionship and keep them active and engaged.

Comfort Keepers® is the Best Senior Home Care Provider in Vancouver, BC

Comfort Keepers® is the preferred choice for many families when arranging senior home care services for a loved one in or around Vancouver. 

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with Respite Care, Overnight Care, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care, End of Life Care, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver Can Help with Companion Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ delivers a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit and our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life. Personal and empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our clients’ exact needs. 

Senior Homecare in Vancouver, BC

Learn more about our unique service which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers® Vancouver office.

Comfort Keepers® Brings You The Best Home Care Assistance for Seniors Right Where You Live.

We are proud to provide home care throughout Vancouver that keeps seniors safe in their homes. We provide home care for the seniors of Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Langley, Maple Ridge, and Richmond please call (604) 689-8609. 

Quality and Accredited Respite Care for British Columbia Families

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver has been accredited with Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an intensive process in which industry experts examine an organization’s processes, policies, and procedures against quality standards. To achieve accredited status, Comfort Keepers® offices met or exceeded the rigorous standards for Home Care companies, as defined by Accreditation Canada. 

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