Friends of the Elderly, registered charity in England and Wales (no 226064); registered company in England and Wales (no 133850). If you are spending Christmas day alone, I recorded this message for you. Older people are especially vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation – and it can have a serious effect on health. Re-engage exists to support people who are over-75, live alone, and find it hard to get out in normal times. Find the best gifts for seniors they'll absolutely love with these 101 practical presents that will let them discover new ways to be happier and more worry-free. There is a lot of pressure on people to enjoy themselves during the holidays.

We should harness the willingness of volunteers to offer support, says Jenny Sykes The truth is, spending time alone is feared because no one knows how to be alone anymore. Society tells us that to be alone, or to spend time Christmas alone is pitiful, a tragedy and a sad failure. The Covid-19 crisis is particularly devastating for these people and many are feeling incredibly vulnerable, especially those with few family members or friends to talk to. A company limited by guarantee. While aging can bring wisdom and experience, there are inevitable losses that even the healthiest seniors face. How do you find a gift they'll appreciate? Margaret Manning is the founder of Sixty and Me. By DailyCaring Editorial Team Images: Gold Age, Vista Prairie Communities, Valley Adult Day Services, Home Care Assistance Pembroke Pines, Amazon, Foothills Home Services, Wallaceburg Retirement Residence, Pioneer Emergency Response Services, Senior Tip Sheet .

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The person you're helping will reap health benefits, and you'll find you will as well. AS families across the globe prepare to enjoy Christmas together tomorrow, few spare a thought for almost half a million elderly people who will be spending the festive season alone.

When you adopt a senior for the holiday season, you are doing a wonderful thing for someone who could use the extra help.

Hundreds of thousands of elderly people are lonely and cut off from society in this country, especially those over the age of 75. Coming up with good gifts for elderly people can sometimes be a huge challenge.

Loneliness in the elderly: how to help There are lots of ways you can do your bit to help lonely or socially isolated elderly people in your community. Half a million older people will spend Christmas Day alone. 8 Inexpensive Products That Make Life Easier for Seniors . Tags Holidays How to Deal with Loneliness. They might not have many friends or family members that can visit them at the nursing home. For many of us, Christmas becomes not a time of celebration, but of dread and depression. Monika Pallenberg, a 25-year-old student, will also be spending this Christmas Day alone of her own free will. The Author. Spending as little as an hour with a senior living alone or in care over Christmas can help mitigate serious health effects caused by loneliness and social isolation, says the B.C. But there are ways to overcome loneliness, even if you live alone and find it hard to get out. Have you thought about adopting an elderly person for Christmas? We spend Christmas alone. By Crystal Lee | Published October 31, 2017 | Last updated June 12, 2020. The reality, however, is that many people feel increasingly isolated and unhappy during this season of goodwill, and elders can have an especially hard time. She is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Loneliness in older people. Margaret Manning. Christmas is a time of comfort, joy, and a shitload of cultural expectations about family and togetherness. After all, many seniors have particular tastes or more stuff than they know what to do with. Loneliness in older people But there are ways to overcome loneliness, even if you live alone and find it hard to get out.