As your loved one gets older they undoubtedly have more stress than you may be aware of. One of the best things they can start doing is practicing self-care but they may not know how to do this or they may need help with this. Having in-home care providers help seniors with self-care activities is one of the best ways to maintain mental and physical health and emotional wellness. A senior’s stress level is important to keep an eye on.
Here are some ways that in-home care can help seniors find self-care activities.
Help Your Senior Connect
If you do not live with your senior mom or dad it can be easy to forget to check in on them. However, this is something that you should think about, and in-home care can help you connect with your loved one more. Creating a routine of when you will visit and call will help you connect with your senior mom or dad and will help them feel loved. This may seem like a silly thing to do but it is one of the best ways to practice self-care. If your loved one loves going out, an in-home care provider can also help with transportation, this allows a senior to connect with others outside of the home. They may not do much but even going to a book club is one of the best ways to connect with the community and enjoy others.
Dancing at Home
Learning a new skill is important, but movement is one of the best ways to not only take care of your mental health but also your physical health. When you encourage a senior to workout it can seem like a chore. Instead of making a workout routine a senior dreads, in-home care can help them find something else they love and look forward to doing every day. In-home care can find YouTube videos with beginner dance lessons and help your senior work through the moves. Your loved one might find they enjoy Zumba or ballet at home!
Going to Bed On Time
Sleep is a crucial part of health. It allows your body to shut down, sort through the day, and unwind essentially. If your loved one is feeling so overwhelmed they are not sleeping well, they may need more help. In-home care can help your loved one unwind before bed, get ready to sleep, and ensure they are going to bed around the same time every night. Put sleep as a priority can help your senior feel more calm and in control during the day and it is a huge part of self-care that many people don’t even consider when thinking about what they can do to practice self-care.
Enjoying Nature
Your loved one may not move around as much as they used to and that is okay. Instead of going on hikes, a senior can sit outside and drink their morning tea or coffee while watching nature. This is the best way to find focus and clarity while enjoying the soothing sounds of wildlife in the backyard.
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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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