iRetire4Him Show #92 - #1 of 5-Part Series: The Dangers of Growing Gray, Isolation Leads to Loneliness
Mid-Segment Special Guest: Bobby Albert
Ministry: Values Driven Culture
#1 of 5-Part Series: Oftentimes, the older we get, the more our world shrinks. What does this mean? Well, as more time passes, we lose more friends and loved ones. This can result in increased isolation. And that’s the focus of our whole “Dangers of Growing Gray” 5-part series. Isolation frequently leads to other issues, which is why we need to tackle it head on!
Today’s show revolves around isolation during our retirement years making us lonelier than ever before. And this isn’t just an opinion. Bruce Bruinsma from the Retirement Reformation and Jim discuss findings from the US Surgeon General about how loneliness is impacting our senior community. For example, did you know that it’s estimated that isolation and loneliness can be as detrimental to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?
Although isolation and loneliness plague each of us at times, there’s HOPE that the iRetire4Him Podcast wants to shine light on. Listen to the episode for more details, but here is some advice from Bruce on how to handle your loneliness:
- Read Psalm 118.
- Read the book of John.
- Look around to see who you can help.
- Learn about and reflect the fruit of the Spirit.
- Use the Retirement Reformation Prayer Guide.
- Start a Recreating Retirement small group workshop.
- Join the Retirement Reformation Facebook group.
This is sure to be a wonderful series, so don’t forget to keep tuning in!