Interaction with people is an important part of our lives, but this becomes of more importance when you become older in age. Deciding to have a loved one in senior living could be a tough choice, but knowing that they are healthy and happy can bring comfort and peace to your mind.

Ensuring that your loved one is getting the proper social time is important not just for your peace of mind, but for your loved one’s health. When you feel good about yourself, the body responds in a positive way, and this in turn, triggers the right hormones needed to combat disease. This also allows your mind to become sharper and maintain this sharpness throughout older age.

Loneliness could be a big reason someone of older age gets sick more often than most. When they are lonely, they are not happy, which in turn doesn’t put the most positive thoughts in their minds. By having social time each day, this eliminates the loneliness from occurring and gives your loved one something to look forward to. It gives them the feeling that they still have a life, even within the senior living facility.

Getting your loved one involved in activities brings a purpose to their lives. Sometimes in this fragile age, they may feel as though there is no reason or purpose for them to get up in the morning. By keeping them busy with activities, this will make your loved one feel like they belong, thus motivating them to getting up in the morning to fulfill these activities.

By making socializing a priority in your loved one’s lives, you are not only adding to their years with you, but also adding to their overall well-being. Having your loved one in senior living doesn’t have to become a negative thing. By keeping them social, this could be a new journey in their lives.

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References

Bemis, E. (2013). The Importance of Socialization at Senior Living Communities | United Methodist Homes. Retrieved from

http://www.umh.org/assisted-independent-living-blog/bid/271766/The-Importance-of-Socialization-at-Senior-Living-Communities

Studies connect socializing with quality of life – Senior Living Articles | Holiday Retirement. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.holidaytouch.com/retirement-101/senior-living-articles/socializing-linked-with-quality-of-life