A senior care community in Aurora, CO, Renew Saddle Rock is staffed by qualified veterans of the senior housing field. At Renew Saddle Rock, significant emphasis is placed on mental health care and recognizing how loneliness can impact senior health. Renew recently hosted a webinar series addressing how loneliness in seniors is being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Loneliness can have far-reaching effects on the health of seniors, going well beyond psychological concerns. Loneliness can lead to an increased risk of mortality according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. In adults aged 52 and older, the study found a link between loneliness and isolation and a higher risk of mortality.
It can also contribute to cognitive decline and dementia. Actual and perceived social isolation are risk factors for reduced cognitive performance, accelerated cognitive decline, and the onset of dementia in seniors. It can also have a negative impact on mood and increase the risk of depression in adults and seniors.
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