Unfortunately, for seniors aging in place, depression and feeling lonely can be a common occurrence. But how can you ensure that your senior is battling these feelings? How can you limit someone’s feelings of depression and loneliness? The truth is a senior who chooses to age in place may suffer from these feelings and it often takes a whole team of people to ensure they are thriving while living at home. They may need help from doctors, therapists, family caregivers, and professional home care to beat these feelings and thrive with a solid routine as they age at home.
Here are some ways a senior can avoid feeling depressed and isolated, but keep in mind that they may need to see a doctor if it is a long-lasting feeling.
Volunteering
If your senior loved one is stuck at home and they cannot get out to even volunteer, they need to think about hiring home care. Not all seniors will be able to go out and do everything they want, but they should have the choice. Being stuck at home 24/7 is not the best way to thrive and they should be getting out of the house. Home care can help offer them rides and even be with them as they are volunteering. They are a set of eyes for supervision but they will also help keep your senior loved one as safe as possible during their volunteer hours. If they cannot leave the house at all there are tons of ways to volunteer online. They can become pen pals with prisoners, support local churches overseas, and much more. Home care can help ensure seniors are safe if they choose to volunteer online. Even this type of communication with people outside the house can help a senior feel less lonely.
Focus on Being Healthy
Now, being healthy is such a broad term, but in general, focusing on healthy eating, movement, and mental health can change a person’s attitude and help them live much longer. This is called focusing on a healthy lifestyle. The better a senior feels, the better their mental health will be. Eating healthy, getting vitamins, and getting in movement can help battle so many various mental health issues and physical health issues. The better a senior feels the more likely they will be able to beat depression and other mental health problems. Keep in mind, diet won’t fix everything but it will be a huge step in the right direction when it comes to healthy living.
Find a Hobby
When your senior has something to look forward to every day they are less likely to be bored and they are more likely to be happy. They will have something to help keep them busy and this is something that home care can help encourage them to do by making it the focal point in their routine. Even if they are not around many people every single day they will be doing something that helps them feel less lonely or not think about being sad or anxious. Hobbies are a good way to have fun and stay distracted throughout the day.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care Services in Olive Branch TN, please get in touch with the caring staff at Senior Solutions Home Care. (901) 300-8576
Senior Solutions Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Lakeland, Hernando, Olive Branch, Arlington, Atoka, Southaven, Bartlett, Marion, Shelby 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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