sIGNS & RISK FACTORS
Social isolation and loneliness reflects a lack of social connection. There​ are factors that can put us at risk of social isolation and loneliness in older adulthood. Checking our signs and risk factors can help us know when to look for resources and seek help.
Targeting Isolation has developed checklists of common signs and risk factors of social isolation and loneliness. These checklists can be used to reflect on our social connection. Everybody's social situation is different. What areas might we want to want to reflect on and/or seek help and resources?
CARED: 5 SIGNS​
This checklist includes 5 signs of social isolation and loneliness.
C: Connections
A: Activities
R: Relationships
E: Emergency contacts
D: Dwelling
Targeting Isolation has developed practical and research-based interactive checklists for assessing signs and risk factors for social isolation and loneliness.
How Socially Connected Are You?
Show yourself YOU CARED: 5 signs
​C
Connection
Do you often feel lonely?
​A
Activities
Do you lack social activities in your life?
R​
Relationships
D​o you have limited contact with family or friends?​
E​
Emergency Contact
​Do you lack someone you can call in an emergency?​
D​
Dwelling
Do you live alone?