Recently, Samvedna Senior Care organized a webinar to discuss the dilemmas around COVID and social isolation of the elderly. A distinguished panel of experts along with Dr. Jayashree Dasgupta, Co-Founder, Samvedna shared their thoughts on this important topic. Although the term ‘social isolation’ has become a buzzword since the pandemic, this has in fact been a reality for many elderly, since long before. Continue reading “Social Isolation of Elderly and COVID : The Dilemmas”
Social Isolation of Elderly and COVID : The Dilemmas
Samvedna Senior Care has been conducting dementia support group meetings for families regularly for the past 5 years. As a part of our interactions we have come across many caregivers and heard their experience in handling their loved ones. Caring for an individual with dementia can be challenging and at times it can also be overwhelming. Frustration and stress is a normal and valid emotional response to many of the difficulties faced by a caregiver. While some irritation may be a part of everyday life as a caregiver, feeling extreme frustration can have serious consequences for the caregiver or the person they care for. It negatively impacts the caregiver’s physical health and may lead to some serious consequences.