During the final phases of life, a senior may not feel joy like they used to. This can be really sad and your seniors may start feeling hopeless when they can no longer find joy in life. If your senior loved one is living on their own they may need more help from home care providers to thrive as they age in place. Home care can provide companionship to your seniors and they may be able to help respark some joy in your elderly mom or dad’s life.
Here are some ways to try and refind the joy as a senior aging in place.
Try New Hobbies
A senior may have been doing the same hobby for years, but after a while they may find it boring. Other times a senior loves a hobby but can no longer do it because of physical problems. Your senior loved one should be trying to find new hobbies that excite them. Home care can help encourage them to try new things that are within their capabilities. This can help fill up the day and give your senior loved one something to look forward to and a new hobby can be really rewarding.
Eat Right
Food seems like a silly way to spark joy but the truth is depending on what you eat will impact your mood even as a senior. If a senior is eating a lot of pre-packaged foods it may have too many chemicals in them and they may not be getting all of the vitamins and minerals they need to thrive. Home care can help prepare fresh meals for your loved one and this can truly impact how they feel physically and mentally.
Put Yourself First
Seniors have spent their whole lives putting other people first. They may have had a whole family to care for and they have never thought about putting themselves first. If this is new for them it can first feel uncomfortable. However, as they find ways to be kind to themselves and find things they enjoy doing for themselves it can soon spark a lot of joy. Keep in mind that home care can help your loved one explore self-care ideas.
Try Being Active
Most seniors in their final stages of life can’t move around like they used to. However, this does not mean they should stop moving around. In fact, they should be moving as much as possible. Home care can help ensure they stay safe but also ensure that a senior is moving around and burning off extra energy. The more they are, the more happy chemicals are naturally produced in the body which can increase joy and happiness.
Stay Connected
If your loved one has friends and family these people should be encouraged to visit. A monthly visit can help give your loved one something to look forward to and boost their overall happiness and emotional health. This gives them time to stay connected with the ones they love and see their family members regularly. Home care can help a senior manage their calendars and ensure you get there to see them as often as possible.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Services near Weston CT, please call and talk to our friendly and dedicated staff. (203) 744-8380
Home Care Advantage provides quality Non-Medical Home Care for seniors and families in Danbury, Bethel, Easton, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Southbury, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and surrounding areas.
With over 25 years of healthcare experience working with seniors, our model and approach to non-medical home care services are straightforward, providing you with the compassionate care you deserve. Providing care from the heart is what we are all about; we proactively work with you and your family to develop a care plan designed to meet your specific need for assistance and budget.
In addition to having an extensive work background in healthcare, my recent educational experience allowed me to earn my Doctorate Degree in public healthcare. This achievement enhanced my knowledge of the ever-evolving healthcare delivery system and heightened my awareness that you cannot go it alone to get the best outcome. Additionally, I have seen how some of my family members struggled and were overwhelmed with ensuring that their parents were safe and their needs were met. They did not know who to trust or where to turn for reliable and affordable help. I have made it our mission to be part of the solution allowing seniors to remain independent and be treated with the respect they deserve.
We are committed to providing excellent care for our clients, just as we would care for members of our own families. Please be assured that I will use my knowledge and background to protect and be a trusted resource for seniors and their families.
You can be confident that our caregivers are carefully screened, dependable, and selectively chosen to meet the specific needs of our clients. They are experienced and highly trained to provide excellent quality care and follow a strict professional code of conduct and ethics.
Our caregivers are competitively paid directly by our agency; there is no additional charge to you. Home Care Advantage files Social Security/Medicare, Federal and State Withholding Tax, and Unemployment Insurance for our employees. Workers’ compensation insurance and a fidelity bond cover the caregivers and supervisory staff.
Our caregivers are here for you and will work hard to assist you with your specific needs in the comfort of your own home. It is said that “Home is where the heart is.” Let Home Care Advantage provide care that will enrich your life and help you maintain an independent lifestyle in the comfort of your own home, “where you want to be.” Call us now! We look forward to working with you and your family.
Dr. Beverly J. Ruekberg, DHP, MPH, MA, Ed.
President/Geriatric Care Manager
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