Try: Start slowly try taking a 10-minute walk with the cr a few times a week and then expand from there also be sure to stay firm since the cr may have every excuse not to do it call and say we’re going for a walk today ‘ invite cr’s friends relatives to join in the activities help the cr help others by trying to get cr involved with a volunteer activitiy he is interested in try teaching the cr how to use a computer and the internet he may enjoy joining a chat group

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Social

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References: 5 tips for staying connected help your loved one avoid social isolation by rachel seligman 2007 available at

Keywords: Social isolation shy shyness activities socialize isolates

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed