Improving Food Safety for You and Your Senior
Foodborne illnesses often increase in the summer months due to warmer temperatures. The warmer it is outside or in a…
A positive outlook on aging and life will help your seniors feel mentally and physically younger. On the other hand, having a negative outlook can make your life feel worse and even make you feel sick more often than those who have a positive outlook. When a senior is super negative, it can make them feel more stressed out and weaken their immune systems.
You’ve heard it before, but age is really just a number. Allow your seniors to listen to their body and challenge it when they can and rest when they need to. Just because your mom or dad is 90 doesn’t mean they can’t go for walks and do yoga or other hobbies they love. If they have the energy to do something, encourage them to try it despite their age. Yardwork, hanging out with friends, and hobbies can keep your seniors feeling much younger than they are!
Boredom can be one of the number one things that makes a senior feel old. If they stop doing hobbies or stop hanging out with their families, it can be painful. However, keeping busy allows them to do things daily and keep to a routine that gives a senior the highest quality of life. Companion care at home can help a senior keep busy and even take them to do things throughout the week.
When a senior feels ill or unwell, it can make a person feel older than they are. It puts their bodies in a state of stress, and it needs to be fixed. The best way to do this is to manage any conditions or go to a doctor to get medications. Managing physical health is a huge part of feeling young and maintaining energy levels.
Having something to work towards will help a senior feel fresh, and once they complete each goal, they will feel accomplished. When a senior stops setting goals, they may feel like they have nothing to work for or live for, so it’s crucial to set goals each month. Companion care at home can help seniors find things to focus on and help integrate them into a seniors routine. They may also keep you updated with what a senior is working on so you can help them out more.
If you are considering companion care at home in West Carrollton, OH, for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Touching Hearts At Home of Dayton today at 937-870-2015.
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