Millions of pensioners feel the most lonely and isolated during the summer months. Because there are more hours to fill in the day and fewer visits from loved ones.
A poll of 1,400 retirees found that 1 in 7 (14%) spent her week without a face-to-face conversation with a close person during the summer. I know I will spend
More than 1 in 4 (27%) feel isolated because warmer temperatures have increased the social schedules of their loved ones and left them with less time to check in says there is.
And almost half (43%) are also suffering from the heat, feeling even more isolated from their family and friends, as this summer has been hit by record temperatures.
However, despite being isolated, 6 in 10 are concerned about feeling burdened and want relatives to visit them only when necessary. I think.
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Dean Mitchell/Getty Images)More than half (57%) also believe they talk about loneliness in older adults more in the winter than in the summer. It became clear. It's an equally big problem.
This research was commissioned by Specsavers Home Visits and was conducted in support of the #GenerationWOW campaign. The campaign aims to provide a platform for seniors to pass on their skills and life experiences to others.
Katie James, the service's director and optometrist, who offers a free at-home vision test to those who qualify, said she: Told. As a result, she tends to forget that older people may be missing out on valuable interactions with loved ones.
"Studies show that older adults at this age have hidden problems with loneliness.
"And as the days get longer, many
The study also found that 62% of those surveyed said that when people feel lonely in the summer, It turns out that I think that flying around is a lifeline.
Nearly half (47%) have also tried joining a local or online social club to relieve loneliness.
However, 22% of people stay home for long periods during the summer because they struggle to fill the day, even when they would normally be able to leave the house alone. .
But while 41% would like to make more friends, 16% find it difficult, according to OnePoll data.
Spending longer than usual without meaningful conversation causes 26% to become bored and one in five (19%) to experience sadness.
Katie James of Specsavers Home Visits, which is also launching home hearing services in regions in the UK, added: Day.
"We hope this study helps uncover hidden problems. Readers may find this helpful in answering phone calls or helping older adults who may be hiding their feelings of loneliness." Visit relatives.
"Our team is dedicated to providing homebound people with much-needed face-to-face interaction while maintaining their quality of life." We aim to provide useful and important services.”
