Preventing Loneliness in People Tackling Dementia
Living with dementia shouldn’t mean that you or a loved one has to stop doing the things you or they love. But often a diagnosis of one of the types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, can leave you feeling unsure about what happens next. Fear of becoming confused while out and about, a loss of confidence, and sometimes depression can lead to a person with dementia shutting themselves away from the world.
As a result, people with dementia can often feel lonely. The Alzheimer’s Society reported that around a third of people living with dementia experience loneliness. However, there are many activities that people living with dementia can get involved with to reduce feelings of loneliness.
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By
International Federation on Ageing
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Published
Jan 18, 2023
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Subject Area
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
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Audience
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
- Health Authorities
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Category
- Best Practices
- Friendly Visiting
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