How New Friendships Can Keep Your Senior Feeling Great
When talking about senior health and wellness, many people will focus on the physical aspects over the mental ones, and that makes sense when you consider how visible many physical changes can be. However, that doesn’t mean you should discount the importance of senior mental health. Senior mental and physical health can be deeply intertwined and can affect each other. Let’s look at the importance of social interaction in regards to senior health.
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How Can I Help My Loved One?
One of the best, and often easiest ways, you can help your loved one improve their mental health is by encouraging them so socialize more. When your loved one spends more time socializing, especially with people outside of their normal circle, it gives them the opportunity to share their memories and stories with a fresh audience. Sharing these things can not only help your loved one feel better mentally by strengthening their connection with positive memories, but can also potentially improve their memory in general. If you need help finding activities for yourself or your loved one to enjoy and make new friends, your local senior center is a good place to start.
What Does Research Tell Us?
Researchers give neurotransmitters the credit for the mental health benefits of socializing. While talking with AARP about this subject, Lou Cozolino, a psychologist and professor of psychology at Pepperdine University, believes that the release of oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin into the brain creates this effect. When a person’s brain releases these three neurotransmitters, stress is reduced and it’s easier to feel a sense of well-being and contentment.
What Makes Comfort Keepers®In Home Care Exceptional?
At Comfort Keepers®, we’re committed to offering the best possible senior health and wellness care and a huge part of our success is our caregivers. All of our caregivers are passionate about forming loving friendships with the seniors they care for and can support them as much or as little as they need. Whether this is by helping with household chores, creating exciting meal plans your loved one looks forward each day, or simply spending time together, we will be there to support your senior and help them live happily and independently in their home.
If you’d like to learn more about senior health and wellness, our mission philosophy, or our care services, please contact us online or call us at (248) 651-9880. Our operators are available 24/7 to answer your questions and schedule your free in home consultation.
