15 Ways To Encourage Residents Who Are Lonely or Sad

15 Ways To Encourage Residents Who Are Lonely or Sad

Found In: ›Activities ›Coronavirus: Covid-19 ›Articles

Residents can feel lonely and isolated, whether or not they are in the midst of a global pandemic. Here are a few ways you can validate those feelings of loneliness and find new ways to connect with residents who are feeling alone.

Residents can feel lonely and isolated, whether or not they are in the midst of a global pandemic. Here are a few ways you can validate those feelings of loneliness and find new ways to connect with residents who are feeling alone.

In this article we cover:

  • Health Complications Due to Loneliness
  • Why Could Seniors Feel Lonely?
  • 15 Solutions to Loneliness

Related Activities



Comments   Post a Comment

Meg 1st Aug 2021 Project Officer
Excellent resource! Thank you.
Talita 1st Aug 2021
Thank you very much for your feedback Meg. All the best x
Rosemary 9th Feb 2021 Caregiver
I found the information very helpful. Thank you.
Talita 13th Feb 2021
Thanks so much for your feedback Rosemary. All the best x
Susan 11th May 2020 Activity Director
Hi Sharon
Here are some suggestions you might be able to use
https://www.goldencarers.com/bunker-bingo/6374/
https://www.goldencarers.com/19-ways-for-residents-to-socialize-in-isolation/6335/
Make sure to read the comments because there’s some good information there
Good luck to you I know you’re doing a great job and it’s not easy
Sharon 10th May 2020 Activity Director
This is a great site for so much information. We too are on lockdown, 119 independent senior apts, no visitors unless emergency or health related issues. Trying to figure out when we're out of lockdown how to hold smaller group activities, will still be wearing masks for several months I think. Our bldg is "U" shaped with balconies on all sides so using speakers won't work for that type of groups. Any ideas welcome. Thanks
Glenda 8th May 2020
We are under strict measures with no volunteers, only 2 1 hour visits a day by designated family members. Also conditions of entry include proof of current vaccination and temperature in taken as well as a health declaration signed. Social distancing is in place with
outdoor space being utilized and microphones so people on their balconies can participate.
1/1 or groups of 2 or 3 is the way to go and meets accreditation requirement to personalize programs. It should not be about large groups.
Susan 9th May 2020 Activity Director
Glenda
Thank you for this information
It is good to know what some facilities are doing
Thanks again for sharing
Susan 8th May 2020 Activity Director
Thanks so much for your input
It is greatly appreciated
I am glad we will be able to help you
Sandra 8th May 2020 Retired
This is just a fabulous site. So many ideas and things to do. Our recreation area is under construction at present but I cannot wait till it is finished so that I can introduce all these wonderful activities.
Well done. This is so needed in out senior community.
Liz 8th May 2020 Personal Assistant
I found this article very helpful. Thank you.
Help