The Importance of Regular Physical Activity for Aging Adults
Physical activity supports independence and health in seniors—in-home care makes safe movement part of daily life.
Family Caregiver Alliance reports that family caregivers spend an average of 24.4 hours a week providing care. Around a quarter of all family caregivers spend more than 41 hours a week helping out. If you also have a full-time job, it’s not surprising that you have little time for your own needs.
What Do You Do Each Day?
How much help do your parents need? Are you driving them around, cleaning their home, doing the laundry, and reminding them to take their medications? Are you the one getting them out of bed, into a shower, and helping them get their day started?
The amount of help you offer can be overwhelming. If it feels that way, talk to your siblings about dividing up chores. If you do everything and your sister only helps out once a month, it’s time to see if she could stop by more often.
Are there tasks you could hand to someone else? Instead of doing the laundry on your own, could you hire a laundry service? Would it help to have an elderly care aide helping your parents with personal care and grooming while you do the housework?
Simplify Your Day
Go over the list of things you do every day. What can you stop doing daily? Make sure you’re not taking on too much. Eliminate tasks that aren’t as important.
If you’re spending time every day dusting, think about if the dusting really needs to be done daily. You could save 10 minutes several days a week if you switch to weekly dusting. If you do laundry each day, could you switch it to twice a week instead?
Double up on some chores to do two things at once. If you work out each morning and also make sure your parents go for a walk, consider making their walk part of your workout. Invest in a tandem bicycle and go for a ride with your mom or dad.
Make Sure You Have Time For Yourself
How do you make sure you have time to socialize with friends? What can you do to make sure you keep appointments with your general practitioner, dentist, eye doctor, therapist, or support group? When was your last date night with your significant other? How do you change that and prioritize your own needs?
Elderly care aides help out so that you’re not overwhelmed. Why struggle to balance your personal needs with your parents’ and children’s care? Let caregivers help out. When you do stop by your parents’ house, you’ll be able to spend time doing fun activities together. Call an elderly care agency to learn more.
Sources: https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-statistics-demographics
If you are considering Elderly Care Services in Tower Road FL, for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Touching Hearts Home Care. Call today: 352-225-3727.
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