SOCIAL

ISOL ATION
H E L P T H E E L D E R LY N O T F E E L S O A L O N E !
 INTRODUCTION
Social isolation is a widespread issue among
the elderly

CAUSES
• lack of meaningful relationships,
support, and social interactions.
• estranged from loved ones due to the
pandemic or family obligations

EFFECTS
• Threat to well-being
• declining physical and mental health,
• increased mortality rates
• reduced quality of life.
AWARENESS OF THE
DIGNITY OF PERSONS
•People should be educated on the dignity of
each human being
•Elderly are not like things that can be thrown
away when they are no longer useful.
•They are persons and must be treated with
respect.
•Only natural death may end a person’s life*
ELDERLY SUPPORT
CAUSES
Awareness of this issue can
motivate politicians and
organizations to provide:
1. Adequate funding for
accessible healthcare and
pensions for those in need,
2. Provide jobs for caretakers
3. Create centres for the well-
being of the elderly, such as
community centres, senior
centres, and retirement
communities.
 CONCLUSION
E N D T H E I S O L AT I O N O F T H E E L D E R LY ! T H E Y B E L O N G TO S O C I E T Y !