KEEPING LOVED ONES ACTIVE AT HOME

When people get older, they often find themselves becoming more reliant upon other people to do things for them. This can make life difficult if they rely too heavily upon another person to help out around the house. However, this doesn’t mean that we should let our elderly parents or grandparents sit idly by doing nothing. Instead, we should try to encourage them to remain active so that they can stay as independent as possible.

It doesn't necessarily follow that staying in their homes means seniors are automatically sentenced to ongoing isolation, and even if they were, good ageing care involves actively engaging them in meaningful activities that will improve both their quality of life and health outcomes for them.

 

It is a given – sticking to indoor activities for too long may cause harm to seniors' mental and physical well-being. And even though ageing makes staying physically active difficult for some people, there are many things we can do to help our family members remain active throughout their lives.

 Here are some examples of how to keep your elderly loved ones stay active at home:

 Let them help with household chores.

 

If you have availed of home care assistance for your loved ones, caregivers often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities simultaneously. While it may be tempting to simply put off caregiving duties until later, delaying these important tasks could cause serious problems down the road.

It might be beneficial to encourage your loved one to take part in domestic tasks, especially if he or she expresses an interest in them. By helping them keep busy, you and the caregivers can avoid burnout and make life easier for everyone. It helps keep your loved ones’ blood circulating to keep them moving and improve their physical well-being by participating in small household tasks.

Allow them to keep in touch with their peers.

Staying socially engaged is another way for older adults to maintain physical activity. These activities can keep seniors connected to other people and give them opportunities to interact with new people. When planning these outings, you should make sure your senior family members are comfortable with the idea so that they do not feel isolated. You may also consider arranging meetings occasionally so that they can leave their houses without feeling left behind.

Schedule a morning and afternoon walk for them.

 

Walking is probably one of the best exercises out there for seniors. They don't have to go anywhere else to get started, either - just have them take their shoes off and start ambling through the house.

Getting regular walks into their daily routine is great for keeping them healthy, too -- research shows that people who walk regularly live longer and feel better about themselves. They could also try taking their dog/s along for the strolls!

Let them move their bodies and dance the day away!

 

Dancing is perhaps one of the best forms of workout activities for seniors. They can easily learn new dances or join an existing group. Online dancing lessons are also great because they allow everyone to participate regardless of location. But if these exercises aren’t suitable for your senior, please consult their physician first and see what other activities they can do.

 

Play cognitive games with them.

 

People who are older can greatly benefit from engaging in challenging activities such as puzzles, exercises, and other types of mental challenges. These challenges help adults stay sharp and mentally focused. Puzzle books, crosswords, mazes, and word searches are examples of these types of activities. They also provide a great opportunity to learn new things.

 

At most times, our elderly loved ones are confined to the house due to limited mobility. Even if they suffer from a medical issue, they are deserving of physical activities for the benefit of their psychological wellness.

These ideas are entertaining, simple, pleasurable, and useful to keep our beloved individuals active and healthy even during retirement.

That is why at Young Heart Home and community health (HCP), we offer a comprehensive set of home health and community service options to help with the organization of senior living and disability support programs.

Our professional home care assistance programs can be tailor fitted to your loved one's needs – from personal care, professional nursing, health support, and home maintenance – we make sure that your seniors are carefully attended to by our licensed and expert health caregivers.

Get in touch with our professional staff for a free consultation. Contact us now.