Social Support and Access to Resources to Combat Social Isolation and Loneliness – Part 3 In this final article of our series on social isolation and loneliness, we’ll introduce how social support structures and resources help combat these cruel and life-debilitating phenomena that adversely affect physical and mental health outcomes. In Part One [...]
As summer rolls around, we’re constantly on the lookout for things to do now that the weather is nicer. Whether you want to spend time indoors or out in the nice weather, we have some suggestions as well as some tips for staying safe no matter how you spend your time. Outdoor Activities Now that [...]
Social Isolation and Loneliness Poses Mental and Emotional Consequences — Part 2 In Part 1 of our social isolation series, we distinguished between loneliness and social isolation, so we understand them and are clear about how these two phenomena can show up in the lives of our seniors. We used the Surgeon General’s [...]
A Senior You Should Know Through serving seniors all over DuPage and Kane counties, we have had the opportunity to meet many remarkable older adults. At our latest DuPage Senior Dance Party, we met George Zima, an impressive dancer who is no stranger to the spotlight. Having performed in various professional shows for [...]
Social Isolation and Loneliness Poses Health Risks — Part 1 According to the CDC, the physical well-being risks associated with social isolation and loneliness in seniors have been linked to higher risks for health conditions. They distinguish loneliness and social isolation — “Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, regardless of the amount [...]
5 Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering You’re probably well aware that volunteering is an excellent thing to do. However, you may not be aware of the health benefits of volunteering. Volunteering is giving one's time, energy, and skills for the betterment of others or a cause. It is a human act that helps [...]
Seeing And Supporting Caregivers In Your Organization Caregivers are an undervalued yet essential part of society, and you know them. They are your highly-regarded employees, invaluable customers, needed vendors, and maybe even you. Caregivers provide exceptional care to family members in need, but caregivers are often unsupported despite their enormous contribution. The AARP [...]
Ways to Care For a Senior When They Live Far Away If you’re working and raising a family while worrying about the well-being of your aging parent or parents, you’re not alone. A senior citizen or older adult is defined as someone 65+ years or older, and there are 56 million in the [...]
Generations Defined Many things help shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. Our shared experiences with the people who grew up at the same time help to inform how we interact with one another and understand each other’s perspectives. Each of us is classified into groups called [...]
Our Community Impact Many know us as the "Meals on Wheels" people. Yes, we deliver meals through our partnership with Meals On Wheels America. In fact, we delivered nearly HALF A MILLION meals in the past 12 months (from October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022). We also made over 300,000 well-being checks [...]
