Finding happiness may seem simple, but it can seem more challenging for those who are changing and dealing with the aging process. They may not be able to do what they once used to, or their body is now limiting what they can do, making it harder to be happy. However, with the right care in place, like senior home care, your loved one can thrive while aging in place and find happiness while living at home.
It’s not time to start being down; this year, 2023, is the time to find new happiness, especially as a senior. Here are some tips for finding happiness and ensuring your senior finds it too.
Understand What Already Makes Them Happy
The truth is there are going to be things that already make your mom or dad happy you just have to find them. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel; you just have to keep it spinning. Ask them what has made them happy in the past and change the process so your loved one can do it more easily.
Perhaps they love reading but can’t read because the print is too small; find them large print books or set up an audiobook account for them. When all else fails, sit down, and read out loud to them. Finding the things they already love will help keep them happy while aging. This is also something that senior home care can easily help with.
Help Them Find Events
Even if your loved one doesn’t live in a senior home, there may be a community center where they can go and enjoy free activities. Finding programs and events for them to enjoy can help boost their quality of life by providing them with something fun to do.
They may have art days, social days where they serve food or even workout classes like yoga. Your seniors may be nervous to start these events, but if you encourage them to keep going, they will find joy in it eventually.
Make Sure They Have Support
When your senior is unhappy with life, it may be because they need more support than you can give. This is one of the best reasons to find the right senior home care for your loved one. They provide emotional support and help watch your loved ones’ mental and physical health conditions.
It’s crucial to find someone who can be there while your loved one ages in place. The extra support may help a senior relax and be happy during their golden years.
Help Them Feel Safe
If your senior has stopped going to do things, it may be because they’re worried. They may need help getting ready, with transportation, or an overall routine that allows them to feel prepared to have fun. When they don’t have their basic needs met, it can be hard for them to want to go to any events and even harder for them to have fun. Ensure that they feel safe with their support system and that their basic needs are met before trying to make them happy with extra things.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Senior Home Care in Plano, TX please contact the caring staff at Arcy Healthcare today. Call (469) 293-1515
Providing In-Home Healthcare Services in Dallas, Plano, Lewisville, Gainesville, Frisco, Flower Mound, Denton, Dallas, Coppell, Carrollton, McKinney and surrounding areas.
My name is Jimmie Stapleton. I am the founder and CEO of Arcy Healthcare. Arcy Healthcare includes Arcy Hospice, Arcy Supportive Care, MaximaCare Home Health and Arcy at Home.
Arcy Hospice was opened in 2007 to provide care and support for individuals and families facing a life limiting illness. It was established after my wife Ellen, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, had completed her chemo and radiation therapies. At that time, things were looking positive, and we wanted to do something for our community that had been so supportive of our family during her treatments. Unfortunately, the cancer returned a few years later, and she subsequently passed away under our care in 2010.
In the years that followed, I began to see the need to provide the same level of excellent care to patients across the continuum of care. Therefore, we have added a home health division (MaximaCare Home Health), a palliative care division (Arcy Supportive Care), and a home care division, (Arcy at Home). With the addition of these divisions, we can meet most of the post-acute care needs for you and your family in your home.
I started Arcy Hospice with my wife as my motivation to provide exceptional care and support in the patient’s home, where they are surrounded by family and where they feel most comfortable. I’m proud to say that our staff provides some of the best in home care in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
Please let us know if we can enrich the quality of life for you or a loved one.
Sincerely,
Jimmie Stapleton – Founder and CEO
Arcy Healthcare
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