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Social Isolation

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?. ?.

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Social Isolation

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  1. Social Isolation

  2. 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.

  3. What could Social Isolation look like? ? http://safeshare.tv/w/mjqEXclVbC http://safeshare.tv/w/hjyUwMbQoq

  4. Our aging population…

  5. The “New Silent Generation”, “Millenniums”, or “Generation Z”…

  6. http://safeshare.tv/w/MsQMYuBEFx SOCIAL ISOLATION vs. LONELINESS?

  7. 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

  8. Physical Effects of Social Isolation • 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/

  9. Psychological Effects of Social Isolation • Anxiety • Fear • Aggression • Memory Impairment http://psychcentral.com/news/2007/11/15/stress-effects-from-social-isolation-explained/1542.html

  10. How have we evolved with the daily demands of our changing world?

  11. Socialization then…

  12. And now…

  13. How are our social skills being developed as we grow and mature?

  14. Our young children TODAY THIS can lead to …

  15. Our parents and grandparents THEN…

  16. And TODAY…

  17. Why the shift? SOCIAL MEDIA and TECHNOLOGY

  18. 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

  19. So what happens to our brain?

  20. The Brain • How does it work? • How does it react to SI? Research shows, the brain, when isolated, has a significantly different physical appearance as well and the efficiency of its functionality

  21. Myelin 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.

  22. The Key…Community • Global community is growing • Technology is continually advancing • Advances in healthcare • We are living longer

  23. Our CHARGE for SI 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.

  24. Thank you.

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