Most young children will complain about being bored, this is part of life, and it doesn’t just stop when you’re a child. As you grow you start a family, and a job, run errands, have your kids, you’re never bored. Until you are. Seniors who age in place, may not have any young children, they are usually retired and they are usually alone a lot more than you may think about. Seniors can get bored, especially during colder months. In-home care providers will not only help with the day-to-day routine and tasks but they will also provide companionship.
Boredom can kill a senior who is aging in place alone. How can a senior approach boredom and stay healthy?
Here are some of the best tips to help your elderly mom or dad thrive while aging in place.
Hire In-Home Care
A senior should never be aging in place without a support system. In-home care aides will chat with your loved one, help them with tasks, and even enjoy activities or take them to do things during the day and week. This will help your loved one feel like they are thriving while aging in place but they will also not be as bored when they can plan their activities. In-home care can provide transportation to places that will prevent your senior loved one from being cooped up at home too much.
Practice Acceptance
This is a good time to learn to accept things as they are. It is okay to be bored and it is okay to get creative when you get bored. So many people don’t like to be bored but it is a natural part of life for the young and the old. You can’t always be busy and it is okay to sit with yourself and learn to relax instead of being bored. Start a mood journal and acknowledge the boredom, accept it, and move on. It’s okay to do nothing sometimes.
Be Creative
When you are bored it is time to get creative. It is time to pick up a new hobby like painting, playing an instrument, learning a new skill, or anything else that your senior has an interest in. They can go online to find out how to start new projects and ask in-home care to pick up supplies for them. This is something they can work on that can keep them focused and give them joy. Boredom can spark new ideas and creativity they need to thrive in life.
Start Setting Goals
Many seniors feel bored when they are not working and that is because they do not have any goals or projects to work on. One of the best reasons to hire in-home care for your elderly loved one is they will help a senior set goals that are attainable. This means your loved one will wake up every single day with a goal and this can help them stave off boredom. When they have something to work towards they will have it on their minds every day and they can do small things to reach that goal and it will feel like they are always doing something.
If you or an aging loved one are considering In-Home Care Services in Ashville PA, please get in touch with the caring staff at Quality Health Services.
Call today! Northern Counties: (814) 251-9044
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Quality Health Services is a trusted non-medical senior care provider in Dubois, Punxsutawney, Bellefonte, Jefferson, Brockway, Brookville, Clearfield, St Marys, Emporium, Philipsburg, Blair County, Cambria County, and Centre County, PA areas.
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