Connecting With Others Benefits Us As We Age
For many seniors, particularly those with memory loss, there are often fewer opportunities to socialize as they age. Oftentimes, driving or leaving the house has become more difficult. Their memory impairment interferes with participating in activities or their circle of friends has become smaller. As a result, older adults tend to socialize less as they age.
Living in a senior living community where social support is readily available can enhance socialization among seniors, as you’ll find at The Palms at Plantation. For individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, interacting with other people in social situations is incredibly helpful and may even slow the progression of the disease. One study found that cognitive abilities declined 70 percent more slowly in individuals who had frequent social connections compared to those who had little social contact with others.
In Memory Care at The Palms, we incorporate purposeful activities, innovative therapies and meaningful enrichment programming through Masterful Moments™. With opportunities for socialization readily available, residents at The Palms can see benefits like better physical health, stress reduction and fewer mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Research has shown that feeling lonely or isolated can have a negative physical and emotional impact on older adults. Chronically lonely seniors often have a greater risk for anxiety and depression and also often have elevated systolic blood pressure.
At The Palms, we believe that regular socialization is key to improving the quality of life for those impacted by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. And our memory care neighborhood will allow your loved one to be connected, safe and healthy in a compassionate, uplifting setting.
