Part of the Family Caregiver Support Series, sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network.
Includes 1 complimentary CE credit*
If you require ADA accommodation to participate in this web seminar, please contact Steve Moore at your earliest convenience to make arrangements – smoore@asaging.org
In a time of social distancing, staying connected has never been more important. Older adults in particular are at a higher risk of isolation and loneliness, and it has been that way long before COVID-19 disrupted daily life. It is important for professionals and family caregivers to understand the significant implications of isolation and loneliness, which some argue has becoming the “other epidemic.” Research shows that loneliness can have considerable health implications, worse than that of obesity, alcoholism and even smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Join this webinar to learn more about the health impacts of isolation and loneliness, easily identifiable signs that someone might need help and tips for staying connected during this time of social distancing.
Participants in this web seminar will be able to:
- Describe the difference between isolation and loneliness;
- Describe the impacts that isolation and loneliness can have on older adults;
- Identify the warning signs of isolation and failing health in older adults; and
- List resources and supports for older adults and their families during this time of social distancing
Presenters:
Lakelyn Hogan, MS, MBA, is a gerontologist and caregiver advocate for Home Instead Senior Care and a doctoral candidate at the University of Nebraska–Omaha, studying Social Gerontology.
April Ibarra is the strategic accounts manager at Home Instead Senior Care, and supports the organization’s mission through collaborating and creating partnerships that develop impactful relationships for the Home Instead Network.