{"id":436,"date":"2019-04-23T11:07:16","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T11:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ashianahousing.com\/real-estate-blog\/?p=436"},"modified":"2019-04-23T11:07:16","modified_gmt":"2019-04-23T11:07:16","slug":"age-gracefully-make-a-plan-to-beat-loneliness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ashianahousing.com\/real-estate-blog\/age-gracefully-make-a-plan-to-beat-loneliness\/","title":{"rendered":"Age Gracefully: Make A Plan to Beat Loneliness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As people age, there are several health issues that concern them. But many face another common senior challenge, that they sometimes don&#8217;t even acknowledge. This is the problem of \u2018loneliness\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Some seniors live in isolation for days; without leaving the house or talking to loved ones. This makes them feel isolated and lonely. Many feel this way, but very few talk about it.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As their children move out, work associations end, and friends and companions- move or pass away- they gradually start losing the core of their social and emotional support.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once they reach a stage, where they can no longer drive safely or find it hard to get around independently, there is little they can do to stay engaged- making them lonely and sometimes even depressed.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Loneliness, in turn, leads to the onset of several chronic health issues like high blood pressure, loss of immunity, Alzheimer\u2019s, depression, and so on. Often termed as a silent killer,\u00a0<a style=\"color: blue;\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/cover-story\/2017\/09\/work-and-the-loneliness-epidemic\">loneliness is even known to reduce life span<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seniors Need a Plan to Beat Loneliness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Entering the silver years can be daunting. Its new innings in life and a wholesome plan needs to be in place. Experts say that apart from physical health, it\u2019s essential to take care of your mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health; to age well and live a happier and fuller life.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For most people, planning retirement includes making provisions for pension, hobbies, regular health check-ups, senior-friendly equipment, etc. However, what most seniors don\u2019t plan for is an active social life to beat loneliness.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ashianahousing.com\/real-estate-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blog-image1-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2374\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.ashianahousing.com\/real-estate-blog\/age-gracefully-make-a-plan-to-beat-loneliness\/blog-image1-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-2374\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how you can ensure your silver years are loneliness-proof.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong> Have Someone to Share a Laugh With<\/strong><\/p>\n<br>\n<p>As you grow older, finding new friendships and social connections can become increasingly difficult. Make friends with fellow retirees who have plenty of time to socialize. You will enjoy a sense of belonging in a community that you can connect with.<\/p>\n<br>\n<p><strong> Find a Platform for Mindful Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n<br>\n<p>Find a platform to engage with other seniors, take part in the various community activities together, enjoy games and sports, and relax with peers. Yoga, swimming, baking, learning a new sport or instrument, or joining a book club is a great way to meet, interact and emotionally connect with people who share your interests.<\/p>\n<br>\n<p><strong> Live in a Community That is Just Right For You<\/strong><\/p>\n<br>\n<p>In most communities, neighbours are likely to be occupied with going to work, raising a family, etc. having little time to engage with the silver residents. <a style=\"color: blue;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ashianahousing.com\/senior-living-india\"> Senior living communities<\/a> offer a solution to this.<\/p>\n<br>\n<p>Living in senior living communities not just helps you form friendships with peers, but also offer a platform for engaging activities that you can do together with your friends in a group.<\/p>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ashianahousing.com\/real-estate-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/blog-image2.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2375\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.ashianahousing.com\/real-estate-blog\/age-gracefully-make-a-plan-to-beat-loneliness\/blog-image2-12\/\" class=\"wp-image-2375\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>To top it all, you still get to enjoy the independence of your own home or apartment within the community.<\/p>\n<br>\n<p><strong>The Mantra to a Longer, Healthier and Happier Life &#8211; A Socially Active Lifestyle<\/strong><\/p>\n<br>\n<p>As you enter the silver years, take charge and figure out ways to create new social connections, meet with new people, engage in activities with your peers, and build heart-to-heart emotional bonds.<\/p>\n<p>Live. Laugh. And Love. And, that\u2019s the secret of ageing gracefully.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a style=\"color: blue;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ashianahousing.com\/real-estate-blog\/active-lifestyle-lmproves-health-of-seniors-after-retirement\">How active lifestyle improves health of senior citizens after retirement<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As people age, there are several health issues that concern them. But many face another common senior challenge, that they sometimes don&#8217;t even acknowledge. This is the problem of \u2018loneliness\u2019. \u00a0 Some seniors live in isolation for days; without leaving the house or talking to loved ones. This makes them feel isolated and lonely. 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