According to the Eldercare locator, when reconnecting with our families and friends, we must consider the physical and emotional changes that may have occurred during the pandemic.

Changes to Physical Condition

Physical changes affect vision, hearing, mobility, and the ability to care for oneself. If you notice that you or an older loved one is walking more slowly or having more difficulty seeing, hearing, or reading, it may be time to act.

Changes Needed in the Home

Look at your home or the home of an older family member or friend. Are there any rugs or other items on the floor that may cause a fall? Is there enough lighting to navigate the home safely at night? Look with an eye toward safety concerns and consider whether you or the person you are concerned about is willing to make simple modifications such as adding light fixtures, replacing doorknobs, or installing grab bars in the bathroom or railings along stairways.

Changes in Social Connection

A lack of in-person interaction, especially for older adults, can lead to a loss of social connection and loneliness, resulting in many negative health outcomes.

Changes that Impact Safety and Security

A lack of social connections may open the door for older adults to be taken advantage of by perpetrators of scams, which have only grown in number during the pandemic.

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https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/BROCHURES/docs/HFTH-brochure-Eng-508.pdf