Nothing can take the place of getting out for face-to-face human companionship and interaction, but as a senior becomes increasingly frail, it isn’t as easy to get out of the house for social activity, and alternatives must be found. Now, studies are showing that the Internet may be able to provide some of that missing social and mental stimulation for seniors. Last year Dr. Gary Small, a professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, reported that middle-aged and older adults with little Internet experience were able to trigger key centers in the brain that control decision-making and complex reasoning after just one week of surfing the Web.
At Aunt Ann’s Home Care, although we feel this is an interesting study and believe the Internet certainly has its place in decreasing senior depression and loneliness, we also believe it is vitally important to provide in-person eldercare and companionship as well. Aunt Ann’s eldercare experts not only provide that much-needed social interaction for our clients, but also can assist with suitable mentally engaging activities that fit a client’s hobbies and personal interests. Our caring staff and excellent home care services help create smiles each and every day.
For more information on this study, please view our July newsletter.
A locally owned and operated home care agency in San Francisco for over 50 years, Aunt Ann’s Home Care provides eldercare services ranging from companionship to dementia and Alzheimer’s care, to rehabilitation care needs. Contact us at 415.974.3530 or 650.757.2000 to speak with an eldercare specialist today.
