How do elderly people living alone maintain mental health?

Old people living alone often feel lonely and isolated, which may have a negative impact on their physical and mental health. Here are some ways to help elderly people living alone reduce their loneliness:

1, Communication with people: The elderly can keep in touch with family, friends or volunteers. Contacting them by phone, email, video chat or social media can make the elderly feel valued and concerned.

2. Participate in community activities: The elderly can participate in community centers, libraries, churches, clubs and other activities to communicate with others and make new friends.

3. Cultivate hobbies: Old people can try new hobbies, such as painting, handicrafts, reading and gardening. So that they can have more things to do at home, and they may meet like-minded people.

4. Adopt a pet: adopting a pet can bring happiness and companionship to the elderly, and also make them have more sense of responsibility and initiative.

5. Keep healthy: The elderly can do some proper sports and physical exercises, such as walking, yoga and Tai Ji Chuan. This will help to keep healthy and increase social opportunities.