Over 500,000 Canadians aged 65+ feel socially isolated.
In addition, over a million seniors reported low social engagements within their communities. Studies suggest that social isolation is a bigger health risk than inactivity, obesity, or smoking, and increases the likelihood for abuse.
Risk factors
Include, but not limited to:
Decline in cognitive, mental, or physical health
Dependencies or addictions
Disabilities
Inaccessibility to community resources or transportation
