Not everyone realizes that finding the small joys in life and finding happiness every day leads to great results. This is especially true for seniors but they may put their happiness on the back burner or they may not focus on being happy enough. The truth is as a person ages regardless of whether or not they age in place they will need to take a few moments to reflect and think about all of the reasons why they are happy, otherwise it can be easy to focus on the negative. Companion care at home providers can help your senior take a few minutes every day to reflect on the good and acknowledge the challenging things that happened throughout the day, this can help a senior feel happier.
As you age your body doesn’t work as well, you move slower, you forget things, and it can be easy to let yourself become unhappy. But happiness is crucial when considering aging in place.
Here is why happiness is so crucial for seniors.
It Helps a Senior Build Relationships
When a senior is negative, pessimistic, and unhappy it can be hard to work with them. It can be hard for companion care at home to help your loved one when they are always upset and it can be hard to encourage family to see their elderly family members. Happier seniors are more likely to have a good support system because their relationships tend to be healthier. More people will want to create fun and happy memories with your elderly mom or dad. Now, this does not mean a senior is not allowed to have bad days, everyone is allowed to have bad days, but they should also be able to bounce back from those days and continue positively. This can be easier said than done. Companion care at home can help your senior can help seniors feel happier.
They May Handle Stress Better
Everyone deals with stress in life but as a senior, they should have the tools to manage that stress. When a senior is happier things seem easier to manage. The happier a person is, the less stress hormones naturally arise in their body, meaning they have a hormonal advantage over those seniors who are always stressed and always negative. It can be easier to beat stress when a person is naturally happier. They need to acknowledge the stressor, find ways to ease the stress, and then bounce back. A senior should have a strong support system from companion care at home and family members which can make staying positive a lot easier.
It Could Help Them With Body Pain
Someone who is always unhappy may suffer from depression, chronic stress, or other problems that have tons of physiological impacts and side effects. When a senior is happier they may have less inflammation, less cortisol, and other hormones that could drastically impact the amount of pain they are in. Managing pain is crucial for seniors but having a positive attitude may impact how much pain they feel. It is important to note that a senior should never be in tons of physical pain, this is not normal and will need a doctor’s attention despite being happy, sad, or stressed.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home Services near Wilton 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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