The Gulf Health Council stressed the importance of communicating with the elderly socially, because of its psychological impact that reflects positively on their health.
The council explained that the loss of the social aspect of the elderly leads to health complications, the most prominent of which is the weakening of the immune system, which increases the risk of disease.
He pointed out that loneliness and poor social connections may be more dangerous to the heart than obesity, in addition to that exposure to loneliness increases the risk of depression.
The council recommended the initiative to communicate with the elderly and benefit from their experiences, especially since they do not ask for help and do not talk regarding their suffering from loneliness.
