As a senior ages in place, it can be so hard to keep their minds and bodies occupied. This is especially true for seniors with limited mobility who choose to age in place. You may feel overwhelmed between taking care of them and trying to entertain them or enjoy your time with them. Often, family caregivers need more help. You should think about hiring companion care at home providers for more help with your elderly loved one. These professionals will not only provide companionship when you’re not around, which is a good form of entertainment, but they will also take care of the things that may be more challenging for you and this can allow you to focus on spending more quality time with your elderly mom or dad.
Here are some ways to entertain your loved one or things to encourage them to do on their own.
Find Ways For Them To Learn
Just because they are elderly and are aging in place, does not mean they will not have the opportunity to learn new things. Your loved one can read books on new languages, and new crafts, or even watch educational videos teaching them something new. This is something you can do with them for fun while companion care at home takes care of other things. It is a good way to not only keep your loved ones busy but keep their mind engaged in something. This can be a free activity if they utilize YouTube and even the library or this can be something they take more seriously and pay money for. Ask your elderly mom or dad what they wish they could learn and find ways to make it happen to keep them busy throughout the day. This can be a good thing to add to their routines!
Find Groups Activities
Whether your senior loved one wants to join a walking group, go to the library to find a book club, or just do something with the family, enjoying an activity with a group can be a wonderful thing for them. This is not only something that will encourage socialization it may also help them set goals for the future. Your loved one should be going out as much as possible, or if they are immobile, bring a group to them! Families can find something to do with them like crafts or even watching a movie and this is a great way to fill up the day while also ensuring a senior stays connected with other people. This will help mental health tremendously as they age in place.
Keep Going Outside
Not all seniors can move around easily and that can be a challenge when it comes to walking around. However, if they have a wheelchair or even a good place to sit outside, it is possible to help them move around so they can still be outside. This is a good way to reflect on their thoughts, watch nature, and enjoy the warmth of the sun. It is something a senior may enjoy doing on a nice day and companion care at home can help get them dressed appropriately and set up outside so they are comfortable. This is such a good thing to do, a senior should be doing this at least once a day.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home Services in Trenton TN, please contact the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (731) 300-2300
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Jackson, Humboldt, Medina, Milan, Trenton, Brownsville, Madison County, and surrounding areas.
Over the years, we have expanded, providing service in all 95 counties throughout Tennessee, and we now have a growing presence in Georgia.
Senior Solutions is recognized as a top 5% independent agency and a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree in 2018, 2019, and 2020. These types of awards matter to us because they show growth in our goal of eventually touching a million lives. We’re excited to continue that growth and to touch even more families with our commitment to quality care!
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