Paula Sikes, Director of Resident Engagement at Cogir Senior Living, joins Suzanne to talk about social wellness. She recommends some tips to help people connect with community. Social wellness is a focus in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series.

For professional caregivers, Paula says, "Get to know your clientele. You're gonna know them better than anybody honestly, especially if you're the caregiver and you're taking care of them. So think back of what their likes and their dislikes are, they're gonna be more apt to participate in any type of social wellness if it's something that they enjoy and that they like."

For seniors, Paula adds, "We always do encourage our communities to have one social outing per day. That could be a happy hour. That could be a coffee, sometimes we have men's groups where the men come down, they have coffee and donuts, and they just kind of share each other's thoughts throughout the day. That's social wellness, that's getting them out of their isolated environment and bringing them out with others. Going to spiritual activities, maybe a church outing, or having lunch with your girlfriends. Those different things just make a world of difference. It brings them into that social environment where they're having to participate, or they feel like they want to participate in conversation."
Cogir's website
More Cogir podcasts
More Cadence podcasts
Vitality Revolution podcast series
More Social Wellness podcasts
Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks

Paula Sikes, Director of Resident Engagement at Cogir Senior Living, joins Suzanne to talk about social wellness. She recommends some tips to help people connect with community. Social wellness is a focus in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series.
For professional caregivers, Paula says, "Get to know your clientele. You're gonna know them better than anybody honestly, especially if you're the caregiver and you're taking care of them. So think back of what their likes and their dislikes are, they're gonna be more apt to participate in any type of social wellness if it's something that they enjoy and that they like."
For seniors, Paula adds, "We always do encourage our communities to have one social outing per day. That could be a happy hour. That could be a coffee, sometimes we have men's groups where the men come down, they have coffee and donuts, and they just kind of share each other's thoughts throughout the day. That's social wellness, that's getting them out of their isolated environment and bringing them out with others. Going to spiritual activities, maybe a church outing, or having lunch with your girlfriends. Those different things just make a world of difference. It brings them into that social environment where they're having to participate, or they feel like they want to participate in conversation."
<ul>
<li><a href="https://cogirusa.com/">Cogir's website</a></li>
<li>More <a href="https://answersforelders.com/tag/cogir-senior-living/">Cogir podcasts</a></li>
<li>More <a href="https://answersforelders.com/tag/cadence-living">Cadence podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://answersforelders.com/vitality-revolution/">Vitality Revolution</a> podcast series</li>
<li>More <a href="https://answersforelders.com/vitality-revolution/social-wellness/">Social Wellness podcasts</a></li>
<li>Check out our affiliate podcast <a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/">Alzheimer’s Speaks</a></li>
</ul>

Answers for Elders is the North Star in Navigating Senior Care.  Our content is designed to Empower Seniors and their Families through the Daunting Journey of Aging.

Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist seniors, caregivers and their families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health & Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money & Law.

Answers for Elders is the North Star in Navigating Senior Care.  Our content is designed to Empower Seniors and their Families through the Daunting Journey of Aging.
Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist seniors, caregivers and their families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health &amp; Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money &amp; Law.

Answers For Elders Radio Network

Empowering Seniors and their Families through the Daunting Journey of Aging

For Caregivers: If you're caring for a senior loved one, or navigating later life care, we help make the journey so much easier for you and your family.

For Seniors: We help you be proactive to prepare for your aging years ahead, honoring your wishes.

Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health & Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money & Law.

Empowering Seniors and their Families through the Daunting Journey of Aging
For Caregivers: If you're caring for a senior loved one, or navigating later life care, we help make the journey so much easier for you and your family.
For Seniors: We help you be proactive to prepare for your aging years ahead, honoring your wishes.
Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health &amp; Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money &amp; Law.

Answers for Elders

Paula Sikes, Director of Resident Engagement at Cogir Senior Living, joins Suzanne to talk about social wellness. She recommends some tips to help people connect with community. Social wellness is a focus in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series.

Tips to Help Seniors Connect With Community

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/4809a08a-6e95-45f9-810a-b1ba017a69c4/transcript

Advertisement