As we get older, seniors seem to have decreased opportunities for social interactions. Staying social is important for a number of reasons, including mental and physical health. From reducing the risk of anxiety and depression to improving cognitive health and overall quality of life, we will discuss the various advantages of staying social as a senior. We will also touch on how having assistance to stay connected to your community can be helpful in finding like-minded people and social groups. Keep reading to understand why seniors must socialise.
Benefits of an active social life for seniors
1. Reduces risk of anxiety and depression
Depression and anxiety caused by loneliness are quite common among older people. When older people live alone the number of people they interact with is very limited. Having a regular group to socialise with helps keep the joy in the everyday.
2. Boosts cognitive health
As we age we need to be more attentive to our cognitive health and prevent memory loss. Social interactions stimulate a wide range of brain functions including memory retention abilities, oral language abilities, etc. This helps in preventing age-related problems like Alzheimer’s.
3. Improves life quality
Keeping social helps in improving the overall quality of life. It increases our sense of self-worth and self-esteem. A common problem faced by seniors who live alone is that they find it difficult to find purpose. Social interactions make you feel alive and purposeful.
4. Inspiration to stay fit
It is easier to do physical activities with a friend rather than alone. When there are more people involved, you might get a sense of accountability and inspiration to work out. Be it a simple walk in the park or exercise in a gym, it is always better with someone.
5. Handle stress better
Our senior years can be stressful because of constant worrying, age-related health conditions, and a lot of other problems. Even daily chores like cooking, cleaning, paying bills, etc can become stressful once you start to age. Having a social group to support and be there for you during the hard times can be reassuring. It will help you manage stress better.
How does Acquaint help seniors maintain a quality social life?
Having assistance can make it easier for seniors to maintain an active social life. With a little help, seniors can find opportunities to participate in various social events that are meaningful to them. Here at Acquaint, we help with booking the event, getting you looking your best and transporting you to and from the event. We’ll dress accordingly and stay in the background. Or front and centre if that’s what you prefer.
Types of social event services:
- Social outings: setting up for lunch, bridge with the girls, afternoon tea, drinks, dinner
- Out to your favourite restaurant
- Hair appointments Getting ready and taking you to big family events
- Cultural events such as concerts, the cinemas or theatre performances
- Off to the races
- Away for holidays at your beach house, farm or just a luxury escape, local, interstate or overseas
Acquaint knows how to keep it social
Participating in social activities is an essential aspect of senior living, and its benefits cannot be overstated. From improving cognitive health to reducing the risk of anxiety and depression, staying social can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Finding like-minded people and a social group during your senior years can be hard, but having help to keep you connected to your community can make all the difference.
This is where having help to keep you socially active within your community can be so helpful. Our carers at Acquaint can assist you with taking advantage of the many benefits that attending social events can offer.
Call us on 03 9267 9090 to find out how we can help.