Ageism and outdated social norms have led to the exclusion and alienation of older persons in both urban and rural contexts. For the well-being of older persons as well as the well-being of our communities, it is essential to support their meaningful engagement.
Issues and Challenges
- Social Isolation and Marginalization
- Reduced Fluid Intelligence
- Losing sense of meaning and purpose
- Empty Nest Syndrome
- Past Regrets
- Disease or Disability
Advice
Join a group. List a few topics that you or a loved one might be interested in. Find a book club to join if you or a loved one is a voracious reader. Find clubs if gardening or woodworking are your hobbies. Seniors are likely to develop connections through meeting up with people who have similar interests.
Play puzzles and word games. Elders can keep their minds engaged while maintaining social connections by playing intellectually demanding activities with others. Play some games like checkers or chess. Join a bridge group or play poker.
Find a side job or volunteer your time. Try volunteering for a cause that means something to you if there aren't many clubs you'd like to join. Work as a shelter volunteer if you enjoy animals. If you're concerned about children's literacy, consider giving them reading lessons. Engagement is crucially dependent on giving back and maintaining involvement.
Frequently visit friends and family. One of the finest things you can do to keep socially active is to maintain your close personal ties. Decide on specific times to spend with friends and family.
Sunday breakfast with your children might become a custom. Join the men for some golf or poker. Make it a habit to see friends and relatives as frequently as you can, and then do the same with new people you meet as a result of your increased socializing.
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- Difficulty in Aging
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