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62 / Balanced Care Method Workbook Social Ties
Social Ties
Social ties – our connections to other people
– keep us healthy. They provide emotional
support, make us feel connected, reduce
depression, sadness, and loneliness and
help limit stress levels. Conversation between
caregivers and seniors, then, is essential to an
active and healthy relationship.
Many people find their social ties become
fewer as they age; friends and family
members move or pass away, and a lack of
independence can hinder the ability to go
on social outings. Yet such ties are important
for our mental and physical well-being. If
your client is very social, facilitate that. If your
client seems to be pulling away from people
or becoming more isolated, encourage him
or her to maintain his or her sociability.
The Balanced Care Method Social
Connection Overview:
• Stimulate conversation
• Daily phone calls or emails
• Visiting with friends or family
• Senior center visits