Here are 4 things you can do in celebrating and assisting seniors:
1. Spend time with them. Many are lonely, especially if they’ve lost their partner.
2. Ask them for their advice.
3. Take them out somewhere new. This can do wonders for their emotional health.
4. Keep them active, and keep them socially in contact with others.
Seniors are ideal mentors and should be celebrated for their wisdom and accomplishments
Seniors have a lifetime of accumulated wisdom, experience, and accomplishments.
These heroes have a lot to teach us about enduring change and handling life’s adversities, and they are often the ones most ready to listen.
They may not be able to do everything they used to do, and they may struggle with depression and isolation.
But they are often the ones to be most ready to listen.
Seniors are at Great Risk for Social Isolation and need assistance to interact with others
A new study by Harvard University found that adults aged 50 and above who experience chronic loneliness have a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who are not lonely.
In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) says loneliness affects every area of health, well-being, and development.
The Harvard Medical School study is the first study examining the association between loneliness changes and stroke risk over time.
Let them know they are not alone and that you are there to help them.
Social Isolation Increases Risk of Dementia by 50%
Seniors are at great risk of isolation.
Seniors need to be mobile!
According to the CDC, social isolation increases a senior’s risk of dementia by 50%.
Seniors need mobility to be able to get out and participate in their community!
The ability to get out is essential to living well at every age.
That’s why we at MagicMobility Vans need your support to help provide used wheelchair vans for seniors.
And getting out is essential to living well at every age.
Celebrate and assist a senior today!
MagicMobility Vans raises funds to help seniors needing a wheelchair-accessible van who cannot afford one.
We support seniors and raise funds to keep them rolling, staying involved in their communities, and participating in life.
Please visit our website for more info.
