Lonely Seniors Are Unhealthy Seniors

Once the holidays are over and you and your family go back to work, school and daily routines, what is your loved one doing? Dinner for one is no fun, and solitaire should be a game – not a lifestyle.

Most family members think their loved one is thriving at home alone, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least one-third of seniors report feeling lonely and at least one-quarter are considered isolated.

Physicians and other medical professionals have declared senior isolation and feelings of loneliness as a public health crisis. Why? Because loneliness and isolation bring a list of serious health complications for older adults throughout the country. These include:

• Increased rapidity of cognitive decline
• Increased risk of hospitalization and emergency room visits
• Increased depression and anxiety
• Increased risk of suicide
• Increased risk of heart disease and obesity
• Increase risk of respiratory disease

Fortunately, Legend Senior Living offers the solution.

At Legend Senior Living, we witness the power of socialization and community every day at each of our residences. We get to see, firsthand, how a shared meal or shared event can lead to meaningful friendships and supportive relationships between neighbors.

Here, even during a pandemic, your loved one can enjoy life lived among friends. Someone is always around to grab a cup of coffee with or discuss the latest episode of their favorite show. There’s always a friendly face at lunch or to save a seat in the courtyard. There’s always a family.

Life isn’t meant to be lived alone.

Contact the Legend Senior Living residence nearest you to learn more about our dedication to socialization as well as to schedule a time to experience our lifestyle for yourself.