Every day, homebound seniors face many challenges. Now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, issues that were already prevalent become more compounded. Loneliness and reduced, or lack of, physical activity can lead to more problems as we grow older. It is important to help seniors stay active and connected. 

Every day, homebound seniors face many challenges. Now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, issues that were already prevalent become more compounded. Loneliness and reduced, or lack of, physical activity can lead to more problems as we grow older. It is important to help seniors stay active and connected. 

Every day, homebound seniors face many challenges. Now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, issues that were already prevalent become more compounded. Loneliness and reduced, or lack of, physical activity can lead to more problems as we grow older. It is important to help seniors stay active and connected. 

Every day, homebound seniors face many challenges. Now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, issues that were already prevalent become more compounded. Loneliness and reduced, or lack of, physical activity can lead to more problems as we grow older. It is important to help seniors stay active and connected. 

Before the pandemic, there was an an estimated 38.9 million people over 65 in the U.S. Of those seniors, up to 3.6 million were considered to be housebound due to medical and/or mental illness. Now, during these uncertain times, more and more seniors are electing to become housebound to protect themselves from becoming ill. It is important to know that while older adults are among a population that is extremely susceptible to COVID-19, homebound seniors are at an increased risk of stress, which often contributes to other health challenges. Here are some common problems homebound seniors are facing: 

Before the pandemic, there was an an estimated 38.9 million people over 65 in the U.S. Of those seniors, up to 3.6 million were considered to be housebound due to medical and/or mental illness. Now, during these uncertain times, more and more seniors are electing to become housebound to protect themselves from becoming ill. It is important to know that while older adults are among a population that is extremely susceptible to COVID-19, homebound seniors are at an increased risk of stress, which often contributes to other health challenges. Here are some common problems homebound seniors are facing: 

Before the pandemic, there was an an estimated 38.9 million people over 65 in the U.S. Of those seniors, up to 3.6 million were considered to be housebound due to medical and/or mental illness. Now, during these uncertain times, more and more seniors are electing to become housebound to protect themselves from becoming ill. It is important to know that while older adults are among a population that is extremely susceptible to COVID-19, homebound seniors are at an increased risk of stress, which often contributes to other health challenges. Here are some common problems homebound seniors are facing: 

Before the pandemic, there was an an estimated 38.9 million people over 65 in the U.S. Of those seniors, up to 3.6 million were considered to be housebound due to medical and/or mental illness. Now, during these uncertain times, more and more seniors are electing to become housebound to protect themselves from becoming ill. It is important to know that while older adults are among a population that is extremely susceptible to COVID-19, homebound seniors are at an increased risk of stress, which often contributes to other health challenges. Here are some common problems homebound seniors are facing: 

• Isolation and feelings of loneliness
• Difficulties getting medical care/going to appointments
• Hardship buying groceries and other essentials
• Mobility problems within the home
• Lack of mental stimulation due to limited conversations and social connections
• Decreased quality of life

Isolation and feelings of loneliness

Isolation and feelings of loneliness

Difficulties getting medical care/going to appointments

Difficulties getting medical care/going to appointments

Hardship buying groceries and other essentials

Hardship buying groceries and other essentials

Mobility problems within the home

Mobility problems within the home

Lack of mental stimulation due to limited conversations and social connections

Lack of mental stimulation due to limited conversations and social connections

Decreased quality of life

Decreased quality of life

Isolation and feelings of loneliness

Isolation and feelings of loneliness

Isolation and feelings of loneliness

Difficulties getting medical care/going to appointments

Difficulties getting medical care/going to appointments

Difficulties getting medical care/going to appointments

Difficulties getting medical care/going to appointments

Hardship buying groceries and other essentials

Hardship buying groceries and other essentials

Hardship buying groceries and other essentials

Hardship buying groceries and other essentials

Mobility problems within the home

Mobility problems within the home

Mobility problems within the home

Mobility problems within the home

Lack of mental stimulation due to limited conversations and social connections

Lack of mental stimulation due to limited conversations and social connections

Lack of mental stimulation due to limited conversations and social connections

Lack of mental stimulation due to limited conversations and social connections

Decreased quality of life

Decreased quality of life

Decreased quality of life

Decreased quality of life

Active homebound seniors have lower stress levels, less pain, better mood, and overall higher quality of life. One way many seniors have reduced the complications stemming from sheltering in place is through hiring professional home care aides through local home care agencies. These caregivers are vetted, trusted, and trained to safely support needs in and out of the home, while contributing to interpersonal needs that are so critical for people, as social beings. Here are some ways caregivers are supporting elders in their homes to increase in activity levels: 

Active homebound seniors have lower stress levels, less pain, better mood, and overall higher quality of life. One way many seniors have reduced the complications stemming from sheltering in place is through hiring professional home care aides through local home care agencies. These caregivers are vetted, trusted, and trained to safely support needs in and out of the home, while contributing to interpersonal needs that are so critical for people, as social beings. Here are some ways caregivers are supporting elders in their homes to increase in activity levels: 

Active homebound seniors have lower stress levels, less pain, better mood, and overall higher quality of life. One way many seniors have reduced the complications stemming from sheltering in place is through hiring professional home care aides through local home care agencies. These caregivers are vetted, trusted, and trained to safely support needs in and out of the home, while contributing to interpersonal needs that are so critical for people, as social beings. Here are some ways caregivers are supporting elders in their homes to increase in activity levels: 

Active homebound seniors have lower stress levels, less pain, better mood, and overall higher quality of life. One way many seniors have reduced the complications stemming from sheltering in place is through hiring professional home care aides through local home care agencies. These caregivers are vetted, trusted, and trained to safely support needs in and out of the home, while contributing to interpersonal needs that are so critical for people, as social beings. Here are some ways caregivers are supporting elders in their homes to increase in activity levels: 

Senior-friendly exercises are a natural form of stress relief. Additionally, exercise helps seniors stay fit and flexible, and can create stability to prevent falls. Some ideas to consider in the house online or on TV  include:

Senior-friendly exercises
are a natural form of stress relief. Additionally, exercise helps seniors stay fit and flexible, and can create stability to prevent falls. Some ideas to consider in the house online or on TV  include:

Senior-friendly exercises
are a natural form of stress relief. Additionally, exercise helps seniors stay fit and flexible, and can create stability to prevent falls. Some ideas to consider in the house online or on TV  include:

Senior-friendly exercises

are a natural form of stress relief. Additionally, exercise helps seniors stay fit and flexible, and can create stability to prevent falls. Some ideas to consider in the house online or on TV  include:

• Stretching
• Seated strength training
• Aerobics
• Yoga

Stretching

Stretching

Seated strength training

Seated strength training

Aerobics

Aerobics

Yoga

Yoga

Stretching

Stretching

Stretching

Stretching

Seated strength training

Seated strength training

Seated strength training

Seated strength training

Aerobics

Aerobics

Aerobics

Aerobics

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga

Enjoying a new hobby is a great way to stay sharp. Some activities include: 

Enjoying a new hobby
is a great way to stay sharp. Some activities include: 

Enjoying a new hobby
is a great way to stay sharp. Some activities include: 

Enjoying a new hobby

is a great way to stay sharp. Some activities include: 

• Knitting

Knitting

Knitting

Knitting

Knitting

Knitting

Knitting

• Reading

Reading

Reading

Reading

Reading

Reading

Reading

• Painting

Painting

Painting

Painting

Painting

Painting

Painting

• Wood carving

Wood carving

Wood carving

Wood carving

Wood carving

Wood carving

Wood carving

• Scrapbooking
• Writing pen pals

Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking

Writing pen pals

Writing pen pals

Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking

Writing pen pals

Writing pen pals

Writing pen pals
Creating online communities for seniors
is a great way to keep seniors engaged. For example, someone passionate about writing could write for a blog. Alternatively, there are many resources throughout the Bay Area fostering online activities for seniors. One in particular,
bayareaolderadults.org
, hosts virtual lectures and and classes- and membership is FREE. 

Writing pen pals

Creating online communities for seniors

is a great way to keep seniors engaged. For example, someone passionate about writing could write for a blog. Alternatively, there are many resources throughout the Bay Area fostering online activities for seniors. One in particular,

bayareaolderadults.org

, hosts virtual lectures and and classes- and membership is FREE. 

For seniors who are able, minor maintenance, cleaning, and decorating can really boost one’s sense of accomplishment and pride in their surroundings. Sometimes, all it takes is feeling better about what surrounds you, rather than where you are.

For seniors who are able,
minor maintenance, cleaning, and decorating can really boost one’s sense of accomplishment and pride in their surroundings. Sometimes, all it takes is feeling better about what surrounds you, rather than where you are.

For seniors who are able,
minor maintenance, cleaning, and decorating can really boost one’s sense of accomplishment and pride in their surroundings. Sometimes, all it takes is feeling better about what surrounds you, rather than where you are.

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For seniors who are able,

minor maintenance, cleaning, and decorating can really boost one’s sense of accomplishment and pride in their surroundings. Sometimes, all it takes is feeling better about what surrounds you, rather than where you are.