Combating Isolation
Monday, September 20, 2021
Isolation leads to loneliness, and has caused a spike in deaths amongst our persons living with dementia amidst the pandemic. The home health professionals are in a prime position to combat isolation and help develop strategies to support our elders such us:
- Technology use
- Educating loved ones and caregivers
- Scheduling joy and connection
- Creating opportunities for safe touch
For more information about isolation, and resources to address it, please refer to:
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/lonely-older-adults.html