Keeping Halifax’s Seniors Socially Connected

Activities for Seniors  |  November 27, 2025

Social isolation is a common concern for the loved ones of seniors. However, fostering relationships and maintaining social connections are vital for older adults. Research consistently demonstrates that seniors who remain socially engaged benefit from better physical and mental health. There are many opportunities to help the older adults in your life stay connected.

Ensuring a senior receives the highest quality physical and mental care is a team effort. The CARP notes that almost one in five family caregivers offers unpaid assistance to an adult with health or functional needs. Beyond primary caregivers, family and friends play a vital role in providing social support and fostering significant interactions with their senior loved one.

Six Tips for Keeping Halifax’s Seniors Socially Connected

For those trying to connect with a senior in their life, they can consider the following options:

#1. Teach them something new:

While many seniors are adept at using technology, some could use extra help getting set up for video chats or finding sources of online connection. Helping a senior learn to use new technology can be a fun bonding experience and pays off in continued contact! 

And if the family member or friend isn’t an expert, they can consider taking a class together.

A study by William Chopik, a professor at Michigan State University, found “greater technology use was associated with better self-rated health, fewer chronic conditions, higher subjective well-being and lower depression.”

#2. Involve others:

Group video chats have never been easier to set up, and there are free options that are great for small groups or paid options for larger gatherings of friends and families. Seeing each other’s faces and sharing stories is a great way to stay connected.

#3. Play together online:

Popular board games have gone virtual! Classics like Monopoly, Scattergories and Scrabble can be played online together, and there are a host of sites with card games, trivia and other fun activities to do together. Sometimes, a game night is all it takes to make people feel closer.

About one-third of Canadians 65 and older don’t use the internet. Even among those who use it, roughly one-third aren’t confident when performing tasks online.

#4. Spend time in-person when possible:

While it may not always be possible, it’s great to see loved ones when the situation permits. Families should take some time out of their week when possible to take their senior loved ones to community events, or plan special meals at home. This can be especially important for seniors with mobility issues that can keep them from doing the activities they love outside of the home.

#5. Become pen pals:

The art of writing letters may be rare today, but everyone still loves to receive notes in the mail. Send letters with updates, drawings, photos and other small mementos, and encourage the recipient to reply. Letters and cards will quickly become cherished memories that can be shared and revisited in times of separation.

#6. Consider hiring an in-home caregiver:

For seniors that need a little extra help around the house, a caregiver not only provides assistance with daily living, but companionship and conversation too. And, a caregiver can facilitate calls and video chats with loved ones. Caregivers are also trained to keep seniors safe in their home, and can be a great option to provide companionship during periods of illness or isolation.

Comfort Keepers® Halifax Can Help

For seniors that need companionship or help fighting loneliness, Comfort Keepers caregivers can help with encouragement, support and assistance with daily living. And, caregivers can encourage overall health through meal planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation and activities. Our custom care plans focus on physical and mental health and wellness activities. Our goal is to see that clients have the means to find the joy and happiness in each day, regardless of age or acuity.

The Best, Expert Senior Home Care in Halifax, Nova Scotia is Comfort Keepers® 

At Comfort Keepers®, we provide personalized, compassionate in-home care services for seniors in Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth, Sackville, St. Margaret’s Bay, Jeddor, Musquodoboit and surrounding areas.

The team at Comfort Keepers Halifax is proud to provide home care that keeps seniors safe. We support thousands of families each year with home care services for seniors—helping loved ones remain happy, and independent in the homes they love.

Home is The Best Place to Be for Senior Care

Providing home care can be very draining and taxing on family caretakers. That’s where we come in. With in-home assisted living as a lifestyle choice seniors can start a new, fresh take on daily living while remaining in the comfort and familiarity of home.

Comfort Keepers® Halifax offers professional, flexible care solutions that lighten the load for families and give everyone peace of mind—knowing their loved one is in good hands.

We offer a range of services that include elderly home care for seniors, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, personal care services, respite care, and more.

Comfort Keepers® Halifax Can Help with Companion Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Our trained caregivers, or Comfort Keepers, help provide our elderly clients with personal home care to help maintain the highest possible quality of life. Our Interactive Caregiving™ Approach elevates the spirits of senior loved ones and their families, delivering a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Interactive Caregiving™ is an opportunity to interact one-to-one with a senior, engage them, learn about them, and give them the gift of personalized, thoughtful attention that allows them to maintain their independence. At Comfort Keepers® Halifax, we believe keeping our clients physically, mentally, emotionally and socially involved can make a difference in their well-being. .

Comfort Keepers® Halifax Provides Home Care and a Wide Range of In-Home Care Services for Seniors.

Are you looking for reliable home care in Halifax? Learn more about our unique service, which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative, and end-of-life care in Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth, Sackville, and surrounding areas. Contact the Comfort Keepers® Halifax office today, our professional staff will be happy to explain our customizable in-home care options and to schedule a free in-home consultation. 

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