Most people thrive when creating routines and habits. It helps you feel in control of your life but it enables you to minimize stress and is one of the best ways to cope with any life changes. However, as a senior gets older they may struggle to remember why routines are important or forget their routine. This is when home care services can be a huge advantage to seniors who want to age in place but feel as independent as possible. Routines create habits and healthy habits can allow a senior to thrive and be as healthy as possible when aging in place.
Here is why your senior loved one should work with their caregiver on creating a routine that allows them to thrive at home.
It Helps With Stress
No matter how old you are, stress can be deadly. Too much stress means your body is in survival mode and it may not work as well as it used to. When this happens to a senior it can be deadly. So many seniors are worried about things they cannot control but when a senior develops a routine, there are things they can control. This means they can focus on the here and now and soon those routines become muscle memory. Your senior will not have to worry about when to eat and sleep because a healthy habit will form. There is a lot your loved one may not be able to control about getting older but a routine is something that can help limit some of the daily stress they feel. Keep in mind that home care can also limit stress by helping with household chores that may be harder for your senior loved one to do alone.
Personal Hygiene Becomes Easier
Some seniors may not shower every day but that also means they forget to shower which can lead to germs, bacteria, and infections. By maintaining a showering schedule and creating a routine around it with home care, all of that can be avoided. Your seniors will smell good, they will feel better about themselves, and that can all lead to a higher quality of life. Your senior may not be able to get in and out of the tub on their own but this is something that home care can help with. Home care can help provide an extra sense of security when it comes to bathing. If there are any emergencies during this time your loved one will not be alone which can help encourage them to shower more often than if they were completely on their own.
They Will Sleep Better
Eventually, routines become muscle memory. Your seniors may not feel tired but their body may feel it. When they lie down at the same time every single night they may fall asleep automatically without even realizing it. This can help limit stress, boost a good mood, and it can help them age in place for a lot longer. Sleep is crucial for optimal health as a senior.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Services in Fort Sanders TN please contact the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (865) 539-5224
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Knoxville, Old City, Fort Sanders, Old Sevier, Edgewood, North Knoxville, Forest Heights, Sequoyah Hills, Knox 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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