It is common for seniors to experience isolation from friends, family, and other community members. When leaving the house to run errands gets difficult for our loved ones, they may not leave the house or socialize with anyone for days at a time. Leading to early onset dementia, mental illness, and fatal heart disease; loneliness is a growing threat to seniors everywhere.
There are solutions to protect your loved ones from loneliness. Consider exploring senior living options to prevent your aging loved one from living alone. While another main obstacle keeping seniors from leaving the house is a lack of transportation, it may be worth exploring convenient transportation options. Whether it be a carpool, uber ride, or designated senior transportation service, getting mobile may be the key to getting out of the house.
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By Prithvi Chauhan
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