Combating Loneliness: How The Smiling Souls Connects Seniors and Fosters Community

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that we’ll grow old every day. Old age can become a scary phase of our lives because it comes with its fair share of problems. However, the most notable one among them is loneliness, and when you face that, life can start to feel empty. Don’t worry; The Smiling Souls can do something about that. 

In this blog, you’ll learn how we help seniors connect and foster meaningful relationships with each other. Before we get to that, let’s start with why elderly individuals feel lonely. 

Why Seniors Experience Loneliness?

• Loss of loved ones: Many seniors tend to lose their spouses, friends, and close family members over time. Without these people, they start to feel isolated.
• Health issues and limited mobility: Seniors often struggle with one health condition or the other. Some of them are physically challenged. With issues like these, they’re likely to stay at home more which leads to less social engagement. 
• Retirement: When seniors retire from their place of work, it means the end of their interactions with their colleagues. 
• Unfamiliarity with modern means of communication: Seniors who are not used to modern technology will feel a sense of social isolation if their kids and younger relatives prefer communicating online. 

Senior loneliness leads to an increased risk of depression, chronic illnesses, or cognitive decline. 

Now, let’s see what The Smiling Souls can do about it.

How The Smiling Souls Addresses Loneliness?

Building a Strong Senior Community

One of the ways we help seniors is by creating an online community where they will feel seen, heard, and valued. In this community, we organize physical and virtual events for seniors so they can engage with each other. There are social activities such as zendoodle classes, sing and dance sessions, tambola events, meetups and much more. With these, seniors can build friendships among themselves.

Supporting Wellness Activities For Emotional Wellbeing

Another way The Smiling Souls can help seniors in combating loneliness is through counseling services, which will improve their emotional state. Aside from counseling, seniors can take part in group yoga and meditation sessions that will enhance their well-being. 

The Smiling Souls Seniors Podcast

We provide seniors with a platform to share their knowledge and experience with society. They get a platform to share their lifelong wisdom, stories and much more with a global audience.

How Seniors Can Join The Smiling Souls?

First, you have to register on our website or app. Then, you will choose among our membership plans – Gold (₹1,100 for 3 months), Diamond (₹2,100 for 6 months), and Platinum (₹4,100 for 12 months). Families can invite their aged relatives or seniors by signing them up so they can start participating in the activities we offer. 

Conclusion 

Loneliness affects many seniors negatively. As a result, their physical or mental health problems may be worse than they should be. But we, The Smiling Souls, can help by giving them opportunities to be involved in social activities, create meaningful relationships, and participate in wellness programs.