{"id":1968,"date":"2020-05-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.boomershub.com\/?p=1968"},"modified":"2024-08-07T14:48:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T14:48:27","slug":"how-to-handle-being-confined-to-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boomershub.com\/blog\/how-to-handle-being-confined-to-home","title":{"rendered":"Social Isolation for Seniors: How\u00a0to\u00a0Handle Being Confined to Home\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Introduction<\/h2>\n

During these extraordinary times of\u00a0COVID-19<\/a>, we all find ourselves spending more time at home than we ever have before. Many\u00a0Assisted Living<\/a>\u00a0communities across the country are not permitting their residents to leave the premises without a 14-day quarantine after their return. Group activities are being canceled. Visitors are not allowed. So, How to Handle Being Confined to Home?<\/p>\n

Other older adults are in cities that require self-isolation for designated periods of time. Or, they have medical conditions that prevent leaving home.<\/p>\n

Social isolation is already a risk factor for loneliness and depression. It can also exacerbate medical conditions and lead to physical and mental decline.<\/p>\n

With a thoughtful and focused approach, you can combat isolation and cope with home confinement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why Is Home Confinement and Social Isolation a Problem?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

People have different responses to time alone. We all have a unique tolerance for social activity. But we all need human contact and stimulation. Let\u2019s look at some of the negative consequences of too much time alone.<\/p>\n

1. Social Isolation Can Lead to Loneliness<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After a lifetime of a profession or raising a family, adjusting to those losses can be difficult. Loneliness is the result of the loss of friends, colleagues, and family<\/p>\n

2. Loneliness Can Be Deadly<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Studies have shown that loneliness can increase mortality, cause cognitive problems, and impair the immune system response.<\/p>\n

3. Confinement at Home Can Lead to a Decrease in Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When people can\u2019t get out of the house, they get less activity. Less activity means loss of physical function which can accelerate over time.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Social isolation symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Social isolation symptoms can vary in severity. Here are some common signs of social isolation in the elderly:<\/p>\n

1. Emotional and Psychological<\/strong><\/h3>\n