Jeson Clarke

How Women Stay Social as They Age

Human beings are social creatures, and regardless of age, there are health benefits to staying in touch with others. Studies have revealed that the loneliness which can occur with age may lead to depression and other mental health concerns. Additionally, these psychological care issues can go on to affect physical health as well, potentially leading to weight gain, fatigue and sleep problems.

Women Are More Social

Overall, women tend to be more social than men. Women rely on friendships and family bonds as well as relationships with acquaintances in social circles to stay informed and build a sense of community in their lives. As time goes by, however, it can be harder to stay social as a woman. Work responsibilities, family obligations and more can reduce the free time needed to work on social ties. Age-specific changes in women's lives can also have an impact on the ability to connect with others.

Forming Local Groups

One way to combat these concerns is to form social groups locally. Women's social groups may be made up of women with similar interests, but they can also involve women who are at a particular stage in their lives. You're more likely to find an understanding friend when you join or form women's social groups devoted to concepts and age-related challenges that you yourself are living through.

Taking Things Virtual

The Internet offers plenty of ways to be social, and many women use the Internet in their older years to connect with friends, meet new people, learn new things with a group or reconnect with old pals. Social media is the most popular way to do this, but many people find that social media also comes with some negative aspects that can actually make it difficult to socialize.

Whether or not you choose to use social media platforms to connect online is up to you, but remember that message boards, forums and chat rooms are also easy online avenues to pursue to remain social as you age.

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Jeson Clarke writes about social networking platforms and LGBT community. You can find his thoughts at LGBTQ support groups blog.