It’s not sufficient to be alive. Good quality of life is essential for seniors dealing with chronic health conditions and undergoing significant life changes.
Feeling happy and satisfied is just as vital for overall well-being as getting regular check-ups from the doctor.
Having an assertive view of life can help seniors have more energy, less stress, better hunger, and prevent cognitive deterioration.
We share five ways to help older adults enhance their health and live a quality life.
- Treat depression
In the aging years, depression affects more than 6.5 million people age 65+.
It can be caused by disturbing life events like retirement or missing a spouse or maybe by a medical disease or side effects.
To improve seniors’ lives and bring their happiness back, it’s essential to recognize the signs of depression and get advice from a doctor, therapist, psychologist, or counselor. - Help them feel useful and wanted
From the very youthful to the old, everyone wants to be felt useful.
When you care for more aged adults, please do your best to make them feel like you still need their help and that they’re no trouble for you.
Even if they can’t do some tasks efficiently or correctly, that’s ok. What’s significant is that they’re contributing.
Ask for help with tasks they can manage, such as:
Folding laundry
Opening the mail.
Organizing drawers
Clipping coupons
Keeping you updated with the current news
Writing grocery or household to-do lists
Prepping dinner – for instance, cutting vegetables
Going with you to support shop for groceries or run other errands - Support regular physical activity
Regular physical activity, no matter how kind, helps keep both body and mind stable and positive.
Physically, exercise boosts the immune system, balances blood pressure, increases sleep quality, enhances heart health, reduces anxiety, improves energy and stamina, and more. - Keep them mentally active
Sudoku, crossword puzzles, and other brain games, reading, and writing are excellent mental stimulation activities.
Having a clear and active mind enhances overall well-being. - Help them stay associated with family, friends, and community
Seniors who are isolated and abandoned have fewer lives and are at greater risk for dementia.
Prevent that by supporting and helping your older adult stay connected with their community.
Some recommendations:
Arrange for family and friends to attend, eat with, or take them out daily
Keep some transportation available so they can go to senior centers
Encourage them to visit any parties – birthday, holiday, graduation, etc.
Get them involved in a hobby
Help them to volunteer with the community, church, or charity organizations
Conclusion
A senior care assistant can take care of the elderly and we make sure that our elders don’t feel lonely and
enjoy our company. For more information, Get in touch with us for professional advice. Kindly contact us:
Email: info@lawbellseniorcare.com
Phone No: 6476193039
