Seniors And Social Life – Where To Find Friends
To determine whether a senior is socially isolated or enjoys an active social life, we must first see where the senior resides, the organizations the senior belongs to and the activities she participates in.
Retirement Communities – Seniors residing in retirement communities can participate in a wide range of community organized activities that can help minimize isolation.
Apartments with gyms – Seniors living in apartments with gyms can exercise regularly and get to know the neighbors while doing so.
Golf or Tennis Clubs – Some golf clubs and tennis clubs provide these elder people with a social network as well as the opportunity to exercise.
Groups based on common interests – Some seniors enjoy meeting with others who share common interests such as gardening, knitting, sewing, discussing foreign policy, writing etc.
Are you a socially isolated senior citizen? Want social connections but don’t know where to start? Here are some suggestions:
