Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Tackling the Loneliness Associated with Social Distancing in our Elder Communities

Are you looking for In Home Elder Care in North NJ? Applause Home Care is a local 24/7 home care agency that provides In Home Elder Care in North NJ with meaningful care that is unique to each individual. We believe in offering “CARE PARTNERING” services. This is a two-way exchange where the individual is directing their own personal care services. Our home care services are designed to help our clients achieve overall better quality of living.



The effects of isolation are being experienced by millions of people and those ages 65 and older are at increased risk for feelings of loneliness, especially at this time when visitors are restricted even in the home. With increasing “stay at home orders” that are happening all over the world, loneliness, helplessness, depression and boredom are real problems our elders will face more than ever.

Here is what our Care Partners bring to our clients:


  • Ideas to address the loneliness, helplessness and boredom that social distancing causes, by staying active in meaning and purposeful activities, such as philanthropy, spiritual or recreational (puzzles, yoga) activities


  • Keeping people engaged in instrumental activities of daily living, such as participating in cooking and continuing with personal hygiene and grooming each day


  • Reminiscing by looking at pictures and interacting with stories of times gone by and levering this as an opportunity to look forward to future times ahead.


  • Continue person-directed care by empowering individuals to participate in decisions about aspects like ordering food and medicine online for delivery


  • Facilitating connection with friends and family via virtual access. If your loved one uses a smartphone, iPad, or computer, we can facilitate your interactions with FaceTime, Skype or other types of calls where you each see one another while talking.


  • We know out of sight does not me out of mind!

    For more information about our In Home Elder Care in North NJ call Applause Home Care at (201) 326-8051.

    Applause Home Care – Your Trusted Provider for In Home Elder Care in North NJ.