Among the troubles that isolated senior face are:
- Increased risk of mortality
- Decline of physical and mental health
- Increased risk of developing dementia
- Higher vulnerability to elder abuse
- High risk of depression
- Susceptibility to long-term illnesses and conditions such as chronic lung disease, arthritis and impaired mobility.
- Boost in blood pressure.
- Increased likelihood of the need for long-term care
- Increased likelihood of engaging in unhealthy behavior such as smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise.
- Contagious effect of isolation in caregivers of elders, which can negatively affect their quality of care.
The dedicated staff at Jacksonville’s All At Home Care know just how important social interactivity is to an elder’s physical, mental and emotional health. If your loved one needs companion care at home, call 904-551-6942 and schedule a consultation today.