social isolation
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Social Isolation. What is Social Isolation?. Social Isolation is a complete or near-complete lack of contact with society. Social Isolation (SI) can be a cause AND a symptom of physical, emotional, and/or psychological challenges. What could Social Isolation look like?. ?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Social Isolation
Social Isolation is a complete or near-complete lack of
contact with society. Social Isolation (SI) can be a cause AND a symptom of physical,
emotional, and/or psychological challenges.
What is Social Isolation?
What could Social Isolation look like?
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Our aging population…
The “New Silent Generation”, “Millenniums”, or “Generation Z”…
The simple explanation…
Social Isolation
Limited or NO contact with family/friends
No involvement in clubs/activities
Loneliness
More subjective
Has to do with a persons’ feelings of companionship or feeling left out
Higher morning levels of the stress hormone Cortisol
Altered gene in immune cells Higher blood pressure Associated with increased risk of depression Associated with increased sleep disorders Potential for a faster progression of
Alzheimer’s Disease
http://www.worldhealth.net/news/social_isolation_impacts_upon_mental_and/
Physical Effects of Social Isolation
AnxietyFearAggressionMemory Impairment
http://psychcentral.com/news/2007/11/15/stress-effects-from-social-isolation-explained/1542.html
Psychological Effects of Social Isolation
How have we evolved with the daily demands of our changing
world?
Socialization then…
And now…
How are our social skills being developed as we
grow and mature?
Our young children TODAY
THIS can lead to …
Our parents and grandparents THEN…
And TODAY…
SOCIAL MEDIA and TECHNOLOGY
Why the shift?
Socialization
This article was published in April, 2010
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1304266/We-spend-7-hours-day-using-technology-computers-TV-lives.html
So what happens to our brain?
How does it work? How does it react to SI?
The Brain
Research shows, the brain, when isolated, has a significantly different physical appearance as well and the efficiency of its functionality
Myelin is an insulating layer that coats a neuron’s axon, allowing
the brain’s impulses to be transmitted quickly and efficiently
between the nerve cells.
Myelin
Global community is growingTechnology is continually advancing
Advances in healthcareWe are living longer
The Key…Community
We must find a way to achieve individual
connectedness within our global community, working towards relationships that
are both inclusive and proactive for the future.
Our CHARGE for SI
Thank you.