{"id":7240,"date":"2020-09-08T17:57:28","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T21:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/comprendre-et-rompre-lisolement-chez-nos-aines\/"},"modified":"2020-09-10T15:22:06","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T19:22:06","slug":"understanding-isolation-loneliness-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/en\/understanding-isolation-loneliness-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Isolation and loneliness among our seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Learn about our new product, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.famileo.com\/famileo\/en-EU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Famileo<\/a>. It fosters high quality social relationships with seniors. It is especially useful in the current covid-19 pandemic where we try to minimize our contact with vulnerable seniors.<\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN\">How many seniors are isolated and lonely? <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div><i><span lang=\"EN\">Social isolation, loneliness and social vulnerability are frequent afflictions among our seniors. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\">[1] <\/a><span lang=\"EN\">The data is actually striking. According to a study from the <\/span><i><span lang=\"EN\">Journal of Applied Gerontology (2019), <\/span><\/i><span lang=\"EN\">between 10% and 43% of seniors are facing social isolation. While 43% report being afflicted by loneliness.<\/span><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn2\" name=\"_ftnref2\">[2]<\/a> <span lang=\"EN\">It\u2019s fair to assume that during our current context of social distancing, these statistics are higher. The global pandemic entails quarantines and mandatory physical social distancing practices which exacerbate the severe isolation and solitude our seniors were already facing.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><em>How can we better understand the afflictions our seniors face? How can we, family members, equip ourselves to reach out to our loved seniors, w<\/em>hen in-person visits are not possible due to Covid-19 or geographical distances?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN\">What are the differences between social isolation, loneliness &amp; social vulnerability?<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Social isolation and loneliness are two distinct afflictions, while there is partial overlap<\/span>.<a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn3\" name=\"_ftnref3\">[3]<\/a> <a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn4\" name=\"_ftnref4\">[4]<\/a>We have retained the following definitions which appear in recent documentation prepared by the <em>institut national de la sant\u00e9 publique du Qu\u00e9bec (INSQ).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<div><b><span lang=\"EN\">&laquo; <\/span><\/b><strong><span lang=\"EN\">Social isolation\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>refers to situations where contacts are rare (in number, duration, frequency) and of low quality (in terms of the exercise of social roles or mutual exchanges)<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><strong><span lang=\"EN\">Loneliness\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN\">refers to the perception of a marked gap between the quantity and quality of relationships a person has compared to what he or she would like to have. &raquo;<\/span>.<a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn5\" name=\"_ftnref5\">[5]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div><span lang=\"EN\">Researchers provide different definitions of these constructs. However, most agree that social isolation has a more objective dimension while loneliness encompasses the individual\u2019s subjective reaction to their surroundings and social networks<\/span>.<a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn6\" name=\"_ftnref6\">[6]<\/a><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><strong><span lang=\"EN\">Social vulnerability<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN\">is another key notion. It refers to the extent to which a person\u2019s social situation makes them vulnerable to other health issues or social harm<\/span>.<a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn7\" name=\"_ftnref7\">[7]<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>What are the effects of isolation &amp; loneliness on our seniors\u2019 health?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">The high prevalence of isolation and loneliness among our seniors is alarming because it translates to poor mental and physical health. On the contrary, an overwhelming amount of scientific evidence shows the positive ramifications tied to social connectedness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Social isolation among seniors is associated (but not limited to) an increase of an individual\u2019s risk of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div><b><span lang=\"EN\">Premature death <\/span><\/b><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn8\" name=\"_ftnref8\">[8]<\/a> <a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn9\" name=\"_ftnref9\">[9]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span lang=\"EN\">\u201cIn a meta-analysis, loneliness and social isolation were shown to be associated with an increased risk of mortality of 26% and 29% respectively<\/span>. &raquo;<a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn10\" name=\"_ftnref10\">[10]<\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div><span lang=\"EN\">Increased risk of <b>mental health illnesses<\/b> (ex. dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease)<\/span><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn11\" name=\"_ftnref11\">[11]<\/a> <a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn12\" name=\"_ftnref12\">[12]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><span lang=\"EN\"><b>Heart disease<\/b> and <b>risk of stroke<\/b><\/span><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn13\" name=\"_ftnref13\">[13]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><span lang=\"EN\"><b>Depression, anxiety and suicide<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn14\" name=\"_ftnref14\">[14]<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div><span lang=\"EN\">Whereas social connectedness among seniors is notably associated with<\/span>:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Good <b>physical <\/b>and<b> mental health<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Longer lifespan<\/b><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn15\" name=\"_ftnref15\">[15]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN\">An important finding regarding the onset of dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN\">As mentioned above, seniors who are facing social isolation are more vulnerable to developing mental health illnesses, including dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Inversely, a high-quality social support is linked to better health<\/span>.<a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn16\" name=\"_ftnref16\">[16]<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN\">Researchers have shown that social support is remarkably a protective factor for mental health issues<\/span>.<a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftn17\" name=\"_ftnref17\">[17]<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN\">While social support can take many forms, the current social distancing measures render sustaining social connections with family members difficult at times<\/span>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN\">FAMILEO<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>For these reasons, Eugeria is excited to make Famileo, a personalized family newspaper, available in Canada. This product is already a success in France and in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 280px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9198-Famileo-gazette-3-grandmere-enfant-e1599664882178-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"alzheimer-dementia-cognitive-disorders-connect-Famileo-Eugeria-depression-seniors\" width=\"322\" height=\"362\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><b><span lang=\"EN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.famileo.com\/famileo\/en-EU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Famileo<\/a> is a family newspaper delivered to your grandparents\u2019 mailbox with photos and messages you share via a smartphone app. <\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN\">Famileo is where technology meets paper\u2014the optimal communication medium for each generation! <\/span><span lang=\"EN\">We believe bridging the digital divide gap when it comes to communication between generations is easier with Famileo. <\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Famileo is the newspaper that helps you keep in touch and strengthen family bonds. Why we love it:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Paper is a familiar medium for our elderly loved ones<\/li>\n<li>The simple layout and large format are adapted to senior preference<\/li>\n<li>Great starting point for topics of conversation with all members of the family<\/li>\n<li>Exciting mail to be awaited with interest on a punctual basis by your senior loved one<\/li>\n<li>The app is easy to navigate, and the layout, printing and mailing are done by Famileo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We believe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.famileo.com\/famileo\/en-EU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Famileo<\/a> is truly a simple and innovative solution to maintain and strengthen relationships with your older loved ones. We hope you will give it a try and let us know what you think! Get your first newspaper for free by using the<strong> promo code \u201cEUGERIA\u201d <\/strong>when you register. To purchase now, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.famileo.com\/famileo\/en-EU\/\">Famileo<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you found this product interesting, you might also like to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eugeria.ca\/en\/products\/connected-picture-frame-with-3g-cadre-photo-connecte-familink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Familink<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, if you liked this article, you will also like to read the following article\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/info.eugeria.ca\/en\/technologie-isolement-solitude-alzheimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technology Helps Seniors Overcome Isolation &amp; Loneliness.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/3B0ACD3A-4252-4799-9582-7E8746418116#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\">[1]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfp.ca\/content\/cfp\/66\/3\/e78.full.pdf\">https:\/\/www.cfp.ca\/content\/cfp\/66\/3\/e78.full.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a 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