Category: Companionship

Loneliness is one of the things that elderly people often suffer from. Sometimes elderly people are unable to get out of the house due to mobility issues, or they may not have any friends living nearby. And even if you make the effort to visit them regularly, they may still get lonely.

A pet can often be a great solution to loneliness because it can provide wonderful companionship. But there are a number of things to consider before you get a pet.

One of the main reasons to get a pet [...]

Valentine’s Day is known for chocolates, flowers, mystery cards and romantic dates. It is a day for lovers, and elderly people are often forgotten about. It could even be a painful day for your elderly parent if they are on their own after losing their partner.

While you may find it easy to remember them at Christmas and other family days, it may be harder to remember them on Valentine’s Day. So this year, make a special effort to do something with your relative.

Try to make the effort this Valentine’s [...]

Recent figures show that the number of socially-isolated older people has reached a 50-year high. Almost a million older people across the UK are affected, and Contact the Elderly have declared a state of emergency as the numbers reach crisis point.

All age groups can suffer from loneliness but as people get older the risk factors increase. Poor health, decreased mobility, retirement, and bereavement are all key elements which can combine to impact on a person’s social isolation.

Social isolation is not just a moral issue but can also have serious health implications for older people. [...]