Social Prescribing Ignites Aging Gracefully / myLot

@Shavkat (141906)

Philippines

July 12, 2023 6:49pm CST

I'm reading the daily news this morning with my Japanese student. In England, "social prescribing" is typically given to elderly people or senior citizens who have chronic health concerns, moderate mental health issues, or loneliness-related sentiments. We were talking about the significance of this practice. According to studies, social prescribing can improve people's mental health, make them feel better about their lives, and even lessen how frequently they visit the doctor. Thus, they need to be socially active. Do you find it surprising that social interaction has so many positive health effects? Which aging-related advice has been most helpful to you? Image Credit: agrhodes.org

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Thelma

@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

14 Jul 23

I have never heard of that “social prescribing” but it is good to be socially active in old age. I think that lessened depression illness with alone people at home.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

15 Jul 23

You said it right. I felt bad to my granny aged 104. During the peak season of pandemic, she was not able to socialize actively. I think it is being practiced in England only.

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Thelma

@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

15 Jul 23

@Shavkat Wow! 104 years old is very unique. Maybe it is only in England. Filipinos are very sociable people and so it’s seldom that old people get lonely in our country.

Amber

@AmbiePam (120533)

• United States

13 Jul 23

Studies have shown for years that maintaining social interaction has kept people healthier in mind, and body. Loneliness ages a person considerably, and leads to more health problems. Maintaining relationships and interacting with others is right up there in importance, along with staying physically active, and maintaining a healthy diet. The importance of staying physically active is the one that always stuck out to me.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

13 Jul 23

I agree. It was not surprising the idea of doing social interaction with others. Socializing can make someone not to feel so depressed over something. It just happened that it was formalized in England.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (120533)

• United States

13 Jul 23

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

13 Jul 23

I am not surprised at all

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

13 Jul 23

Honestly, I am not also surprised. For the reason that most elders do their social activities without the "social prescribing" per se.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Jul 23

I've never heard of social prescribing. I looked it up and it sounds an excellent way to go for older people. The single people living in our village, and the couples, have plenty of opportunities to meet with others. It's one of the benefits of living in a community like this.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

13 Jul 23

I think it is only being practiced in England for now. Regardless, we still need to encourage the old folks to be socially inclined.

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