One of the most important things that seniors can focus on as they age in place is finding happiness. For a lot of people, this can seem like a small deal or something that should not be their focus. But the truth is that the happier a senior is, the easier their life becomes. Home care providers will have an easier time caring for them, families will want to be around them more, and their outlook on life will just be better.
Now, this all sounds good, right? But how can you help your seniors become happier?
Here are some tips that may help seniors shift their mindsets and things you and home care providers can do to relieve their stress.
Help When You Can
One of the biggest things people seem to forget is that even though seniors are in full control of their lives and are aging in place to stay independent, it does not mean they don’t need help. You may have to step in to do things like household chores, dishes, laundry, or running their daily schedule to allow them time to focus on being happy.
If you can’t provide those duties, you may need to consider hiring home care services to help your mom or dad age in place. These professionals can give them the time and space to de-stress and focus on finding their happiness which will be crucial during the end of life.
Journal About Things
Encouraging your loved one to write is one of the best ways to ensure they are rejected. It can be so easy to let negative thoughts consume a person, especially when they are older and fighting off chronic health issues and problems.
Encourage a senior to write about any problems or things that upset them so they have a healthy outlook. Then, on the next page, have them say what they’re grateful for or what went right that day. When they go back to reflect they will see how good their life is and it can actually make them much happier.
Get Family Involved
When a senior is socially isolated, it can be harder to be happy. They may not feel like they have anything to look forward to during their days, and they may not have the motivation to do things. This is especially true if they lack proper transportation, too.
The best thing you can do is ensure they have transportation with home care providers or encourage family to visit regularly. These visits can help seniors remain positive and give them something to look forward to every week. They are going to be happy knowing that they are making memories for you.
Shift The Mindset
A senior may be stuck in how they think, which can lead to regular unhappy periods. Instead of allowing them to wallow, help them express feelings and shift their mindset. This means that instead of seeing the glass half empty, you’re helping them see the glass half full. When seniors are around positive people, they are more likely to be positive and happy.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care in Danvers, MA, please contact the caring staff at Uniting With You Home Care today. Call (781) 593-1682
Uniting With You Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Marblehead, Nahant, Salem, Danvers, Lynn, Saugus, Revere, Beverly, Malden, Peabody, Melrose, Chelsea, East Boston, Middleton, Andover, Lynnfield, Somerville, Swampscott, Everett, Winthrop, all of the North Shore, and Essex County.
Our staff includes nurses (RNs and LPNs), Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Personal Care Attendants (PCAs). We also offer Homemaker/Companion Care and other supportive services, available to our clients 24/7. All staff members are bilingual (English/Spanish). Through continuing education opportunities, we ensure that all staff members employed by Uniting With You Home Care maintain their professional development and exceed industry skill standards.
We recognize that welcoming caregivers and companions into your home requires a high level of trust and confidence. To ensure this trust, all staff members are carefully screened through extensive background checks.
Uniting With You Home Care provides services to clients on the North Shore and Greater Boston area; payment for services is accepted through Medicare or private pay.
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