Importance of Senior Friendships

 

Two senior friends walking

We all know that eating a balanced diet, exercising, and getting 8 hours of sleep can promote healthy aging. While these activities are crucial at every age, what we tend to forget is the importance of friendships; and the vital influence they have on aging. As relationships grow with time, having a supportive group of friends can enable you to live a healthier and longer life. 

Staying connected with people can bring various opportunities to socialize and stay engaged with the community. This involvement can also motivate you to keep track of your health, leading to better mental and physical well-being.

In comparison, isolated seniors are likely to lead a sedentary life, susceptible to developing health issues like obesity, depression, heart diseases, and diabetes. 

In these times of social distancing, it's essential to form and maintain strong social networks. As seniors spend most of their time indoors with limited social interaction, they need to have meaningful virtual connections. 

Connecting During the Pandemic

Using social media to connect with family and friends and join groups with people having mutual interests is the best way for seniors to spend their time building relationships while at home. 

While Instagram is gaining traction among adolescents, seniors are likely to tilt towards Facebook. Research shows that 46% of adults over 65 and 68% of adults between 50 to 64 regularly use Facebook.

Influence on Health

Surrounding oneself with people who healthily approach life is important. If you’re mindful of what you eat and have friends who are also healthy eaters, it’ll help you stay on track with your diet.

However, if your friends smoke or consume alcohol, you’re more likely to follow suit. As a result, you’ll be at an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, and other such illnesses.

Building Social Networks

As people age, they see their social circle shrinking. While a friend may retire and move away, another may relocate to a warmer city. Some may also experience the death of their friends.

These losses are a sign for seniors to seek new avenues of rebuilding their circle of friends. Amidst the pandemic, it can be challenging. Here are a few ways seniors can form new relationships during times like these:

  •  Organize email exchange with other seniors at your temple, church, club or any social organization. 
  •   Host coffee chats through Zoom
  •   Find interest groups like a walking club or yoga club
  •   Look for virtual volunteering opportunities
  •   Participate in continuing education workshops

Elder care management services like senOcare can help seniors connect with each other during present times. senOcare provides comprehensive elder care services at home across multiple cities, including Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. You can choose from various care packages designed to support senior citizens, or we can also customize a package that caters to your specific requirements. senOcare can also arrange a tele-consult for your parents and you with a doctor, so you can ask questions and make informed decisions. We offer a range of services related to health and fitness, home security and maintenance for elderly, technology help for elderly, forms and filing, and more.

Call us today on +91 8800 700 100 or email us at info@senocare.in.

We’ll be happy to help.

Location: India

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