Caregiver Stress and Burnout
What is caregiver burnout? While caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, it also involves many stressors. And since caregiving is often a long-term challenge, the emotional impact can snowball over time.
COVID-19: Ensuring the elderly don't become isolated during the outbreak
SINGAPORE: Organisations that provide care and support for the elderly are stepping up outreach efforts to prevent loneliness and heightened isolation among old folks during tighter safe distancing measures put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. To protect seniors – a vulnerable group at a higher risk of getting a severe infection – activities for them were already suspended earlier in March. With further distancing measures in place, the lack of social interaction and physical activity could have a negative impact on the mental and physical health of vulnerable elderly populations, said Dr Chris Tsoi a senior consultant from the department of psychological medicine at the National University Hospital (NUH). Madam Koh lives alone and has already seen reduced social interactions over the past few weeks. “No, no I don’t go out.
14 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation -
A vast body of evidence demonstrates the physical benefits of a healthy social life. Conversely, loneliness and social isolation have been clearly linked to poor health outcomes. Numerous studies have shown that socially isolated seniors even have a shorter life expectancy.
How to avoid elderly loneliness during COVID: Tips to stay socially active
The risk for the severe form of COVID-19 increases with age, so like many older adults, Katharine Esty spent many weeks this spring without leaving her home at all. Esty, who turns 86 this week, knows all too well the toll such self-isolation can take on mental health. She’s still a practicing psychotherapist who helps patients cope with life — though the sessions are now by phone as the coronavirus outbreak grips the country.
Recovery Intervention to Promote Social Connectedness through Social Recreational Programs for Persons with Dementia: A Critical Analysis
1. Introduction On a global scale, more and more individuals are living longer, thus increasing the global aging population. It is important to take into consideration that as the population ages, certain health requirements need to be fulfilled in order to meet the needs and specificity of care for older adults outside the traditional medical care model [1]. Such is the case among individuals living with dementia in addition to the family members and loved ones who care for them.
Family Caregiver Guide: Caring for a Senior At Home
Custom Search Family Caregiver Guide: Caring for a Senior At Home If you're a family caregiver, this comprehensive guide provides the tools you need to provide the best care for your loved one — while managing stress and time constraints. It includes videos and hands-on professional advice on topics including dementia and Alzheimer's, mobility, safety, and more. Contents
The loneliness of social isolation can affect your brain and raise dementia risk in older adults
Physical pain is unpleasant, yet it’s vital for survival because it’s a warning that your body is in danger. It tells you to take your hand off a hot burner or to see a doctor about discomfort in your chest. Pain reminds us all that we need to take care of ourselves.
Tackling a silent beast : Strategies for reducing loneliness and social isolation
Nobody relishes the thought of getting older with no one at their side to provide support, love, and laughter through good times and bad. Unfortunately, about 40% of older adults experience loneliness, while 7-17% report being socially isolated. Although these terms are often used in place of one another, social isolation and loneliness are not quite the same thing (1). Social isolation refers to an actual lack of social support and meaningful contact, whereas loneliness refers to a person’s belief that they are lacking or have lost companionship, and the negative feelings that stem from this (1;2). Whether actual or perceived, social isolation and loneliness can have real impacts on the overall health and well-being of older adults (1;3). There are many reasons why older adults may spend more time on their own—living alone, the death of loved ones, certain health conditions, and a lack of access to transportation are just a few examples (6).
10 Ways to Help Seniors Deal with Isolation and Depression – DailyCaring
Many seniors go through major life changes that could make them more vulnerable to depression. But it’s heartbreaking to stand by and watch someone deal with depression or loneliness on their own. Zara Lewis shares 10 ways you can help your older adult cope with symptoms and improve their quality of life.
How to Avoid Social Isolation During Coronavirus Pandemic
2. Plan and connect It's important to talk to family and friends to develop a plan to safely stay in regular touch as we socially distance ourselves, or if we are required to self-quarantine for a possible exposure or are in isolation for a COVID-19 infection. This plan should confirm whom you can reach out to if you need help accessing food, medicine and other medical supplies. It's also important that communication and planning allow us to remain safely connected as we practice social distancing. Involve another element: actual social connection.
9 Coping Strategies for Caregivers of Seniors - My Mental Health
Supporting Seniors & Elderly 9 Coping Strategies for Caregivers of Seniors 1 July 2020 | 8 min read
Ways to Tackle Depression and Social Isolation in the Elderly Using Technology – SilverActivities Blog
February 27, 2019 One in every twenty people in Singapore suffers from depression. Even though depression is relatively more common among elderly, it is not a part of normal aging. The main causes of depression in old age can be separation from closed ones, loneliness, loss of a friend or family member and health problems. Importance of being in touch with family and friends for well-being of elderly
Seniors felt less socially satisfied, more isolated during Covid-19 circuit breaker period: Survey, Singapore News
SINGAPORE - Social isolation during the circuit breaker period resulted in lower social satisfaction levels for senior citizens, according to results from a monthly survey of about 7,500 people aged between 55 and 75 here. Social satisfaction levels dipped by about 4 per cent in May when compared with data from January. In particular, for senior citizens living with others, satisfaction levels fell to the pre-circuit breaker levels of peers living alone, while those living alone saw even lower satisfaction levels as safe distancing measures made it more difficult to find support from friends and the community. As of July, while satisfaction levels have rebounded after the circuit breaker period, which was from April 7 to June 1, they are not back to the levels they were at before. As Singapore's population ages, the proportion of those who remain single and live alone will increase, said Prof Straughan, a sociologist and former Nominated Member of Parliament.
