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Social Isolation

Social Isolation
Social isolation is the lack of meaningful contact or interaction with other people. It can result from factors such as:

  • Loss of spouse, friends or relatives due to death, divorce or relocation
  • Decreased mobility or transportation due to physical limitations or lack of access
  • Decreased hearing or vision due to sensory impairments
  • Decreased communication skills due to cognitive impairments or language barriers
  • Decreased social skills due to depression, anxiety or personality changes

Social isolation can have adverse effects on the older adult’s physical and mental health such as:

  • Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, infection, dementia or mortality
  • Decreased immune function, wound healing and pain tolerance
  • Decreased cognitive function, memory and learning ability
  • Decreased self-esteem, self-efficacy and coping skills
  • Increased depression, anxiety, loneliness and suicidal ideation

Social isolation can be prevented or reduced by providing interventions such as:

  • Assessing the older adult’s social network, support system and preferences
  • Encouraging the older adult to maintain contact with family, friends and neighbors
  • Facilitating the older adult’s participation in community activities or events that match their interests, abilities and values
  • Providing assistive devices or adaptive equipment to enhance hearing, vision or mobility
  • Providing transportation or escort services to enable access to social venues
  • Referring the older adult to social services or agencies that offer companionship, respite or home care

 

Questions on Social Isolation

Correct Answer is ["A","D"]

Explanation

<p>This is wrong because having poor hygiene and grooming habits does not imply that the client is socially isolated or lonely.</p> <p>Poor hygiene and grooming habits can be a result of various factors, such as depression, dementia, physical disability, or lack of resources.</p> <p>They can also affect the client&rsquo;s self-esteem and social interactions, but they are not necessarily caused by social isolation or loneliness.</p>

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D"]

Explanation

<p>This is wrong because restricting the clients&rsquo; access to media or technology that may cause stress or anxiety is not an effective way to prevent or reduce social isolation.Media or technology can be a source of information, communication and entertainment for older adults, and can help them stay connected with their family, friends and community.</p> <p>Instead of restricting access, the nurse should help the clients use media or technology safely and appropriately, and provide them with alternative sources of positive stimulation.</p>

<p>This is wrong because it suggests that the client should find new relationships to replace his wife, which can be insensitive and unrealistic.</p> <p>This can make the client feel pressured and guilty.</p>

<p>This is wrong because it does not address the client&rsquo;s social isolation, but only provides a change of scenery.</p> <p>Social isolation is a common problem among older adults, especially those who live alone or have cognitive impairment.It can lead to depression, anxiety, loneliness, and
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