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11/13/2022

6 Tips for home bound seniors

In many households, loving spouses are caring for their aging partner. Many seniors have family stop by to help. Sometimes an unexpected health issue prompts us to take action because life changes in the blink of an eye.

Here are 6 ways home bound seniors can improve everyday life:

1. Hobbies.
Maintaining cherished hobbies are important, and there’s always the thrill of exploring new things to discover a hidden talent or entertainment value. Even if you have to adapt to paint a picture, play an instrument, bake, or play a card game, it’s worth every effort you invest into it.

Added bonus: you can get into “the zone” while working on your hobby. It helps to sharpen mental skills and stimulate brain function. Not to mention being in “the zone” helps you to escape and not notice time as much. “the zone” is your happy place.

2. Read
Getting lost in a good story is priceless. Whether you are the reader or the listener, stories captivate our hearts and minds. You may find you enjoy a good audio book, and most are free through your public library card. Speaking of libraries, when was the last time you went? There’s nothing like being in a library if you are able. Sometimes quiet trips just to get out once in a while are ideal. Be sure to enjoy a cup of coffee while you’re out!

3. Music
We all have our favorite albums, records, or for today’s style, music mix lists you can listen to anywhere. They say music soothes the savage beast, and we agree. It works! The next time you’re having a bad day, turn on your favorite sounds and prove us wrong! We bet you can’t.

Added bonus: sharing our music with others brings us great joy. Having a companion to share it with is priceless. Songs speak to us and can raise our oxytocin levels, the feel good hormones.

4. Playing a game
Board games, cards, trivia, cross word puzzles, and online games promote healthy brain function, which is especially important as we age. Studies have shown playing Tetris right after a traumatic event can rewire your brain to cope easier. We should all take the time to invest in our mental strength, at all ages.

Fun outing: board game cafes are opening all over the US. They offer 1000’s of boardgames and food and beverages. It’s a low key place to go and try something new. You might even meet new friends!

5. Food
We all lived through the COVID lockdowns of 2020. When you are home and can’t get out, food matters. Having a delicious meal is one of the best parts of being human. Having a good cook around, or cooking it yourself with assistance or without, will help your self esteem, and curb that craving you’ve been having!

6. Encouragement
Many home bound individuals can easily fall into a depression. Having a companion to suggest activities, makes us more likely to join in. We are less likely to start anything new when we are alone. Having a caregiver give us one on one care and companionship will bring back the spice of life you’ve been looking for!

Homebound individuals are susceptible to depression and worsening health. For some of us, a spouse needs help so their partner can stay home as long as possible. Maybe a health issue has worsened and now we stay home more, and we need companionship. Our caregivers will focus on over all well being in their weekly care. You or your loved one will benefit from the tips we suggested above, and our experienced caregivers will be just what you’re looking for!

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11/13/2022

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11/13/2022

Top 10 things seniors value most

Life after retirement can be fulfilling and exciting for some, but empty and isolating for others. Here’s what senior citizens value most when they get older.

1. Health.
Hearing impairment, incontinence, arthritis, and impaired memory are all common conditions the elderly suffer from. It’s important they receive quality care from attentive staff on a consistent basis.

2. Relationships
Companionship makes a world of difference. Relationships with family and friends are crucial to mental health. Sometimes it becomes hard to maintain these relationships and that’s why companionship from a caregiver is so important.

3. Food
The one thing we all can enjoy is a good meal. Some foods remind us of good memories and bring us comfort. As we age we need nutritious meals that taste great to maintain our health.

4. Routine
Routines are sources of comfort for seniors and bring peace of mind. It’s important that family and caregivers do everything they can to keep these in place. This can be from where they place their furniture and cookware to daily tasks.

5. Independence
Having a sense of independence does wonders for self esteem. Some seniors struggle to care for themselves, but this doesn’t mean they should have everything done for them. Our staff can teach them new ways to perform tasks by supporting and enabling them as much as possible.

6. Financial security
Some seniors need assistance managing their money. A trusted friend or family member can help keep them from going into debt or being taken advantage of by scammers.

7. Comfort
As seniors spend more time indoors, physical comfort becomes more and more important. Our staff can recommend useful items your loved one may benefit from or need in order to maintain comfort at home.

8. Respect
Seniors appreciate being honored with respect. These can be done through polite conversation, handshakes, addressing them with proper titles and tone of voice.

9. Community
Participation in group activities with peers, themed events or special outings improves their well being as well as their mental health. It also instills a sense of belonging. Without these things they are more likely to experience depression.

10. Physical activity
Staying active can be difficult for seniors but it’s more important than ever. Whether it’s playing sports, going for walks or simple exercises from their chair, physical activity releases feel good hormones and keeps health issues at bay.

At Florida Home Care pro we are dedicated to building, managing and serving your loved one based upon these crucial qualities.

If you’re looking for home caregiver services and would like to schedule a free assessment, call us today at 941-233-1295

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