If your elderly loved one has no physical limitations preventing her from being active and her doctor has encouraged regular exercise, but she still isn’t getting out and moving, there may be other challenges she’s facing that she hasn’t shared with you. Companion care services can play a vital role in addressing these obstacles.
Here are four common challenges many seniors experience and how companion care providers can help them overcome these struggles to stay active, as recommended by their doctor.
Four Obstacles Your Senior May List for Not Exercising
#1: There isn’t a safe place for her to exercise.
This is a common and legitimate concern for many seniors. Feeling safe while staying active is crucial, and for your senior loved one, it may require extra safety measures compared to younger individuals. For instance, an elderly person might not feel comfortable walking along a busy, crowded street or joining a mixed-age workout group.
This is where senior programs and companion care can make a difference. Companion care provides support and reassurance and ensures safety during physical activities. These programs and services are specifically designed for older adults, with instructors focused on their safety and well-being during exercise.
#2: It costs too much money to exercise.
If your loved one is concerned about the costs of workout equipment, gym memberships, or new workout wear, remind her that staying active doesn’t have to break the bank. With a good pair of athletic shoes, she can enjoy activities like walking, hiking, gardening, or even playing pickleball without much added expense.
Companion care providers can also play a role in helping her stay active, offering motivation and support during these activities to make exercise more enjoyable and engaging.
#3: She’s too tired to exercise.
The funny thing about exercising is that it actually provides energy instead of depleting it. With the help of companion care, your loved one can plan their activities during the time of day when they feel most energetic. If afternoons are tiring, a morning exercise routine might be the best way to keep them motivated and boost their energy when that afternoon slump hits.
#4: She doesn’t enjoy exercising.
Maybe she thinks it’s boring, or it’s lonely exercising alone. Finding someone to help with in-home companion care can help your loved one get the companionship and motivation she needs.
A companion care provider can join her for walks around the neighborhood or through the garden. Her companion care provider can also provide encouragement and support when she doesn’t feel like moving off the couch.
Why Exercise is Important for Your Senior
Regular exercise is a key part of companion care and can greatly benefit your senior’s overall well-being, enhancing her quality of life and supporting her independence. Almost immediately, staying active can help her sleep better, lower her blood pressure, and reduce stress or anxiety.
In the long term, regular physical activity—whether done independently or with the support of companion care—can lower the risk of diseases like cancer and diabetes, promote a healthy weight, and improve bone health. It can even help reduce the risk of dementia.
Exercise, combined with compassionate companion care, positively impacts every aspect of your loved one’s health.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Companion Care in Bloomfield, CT, please contact the caring staff at Talem Home Care & Placement Services of Hartford, CT, today. Call (860) 969-3134
At Talem Home Care & Placement Services of Fort Hartford CT, we provide passionate, understanding, and flexible caregivers in Hartford, Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Cromwell, East Hartford, Farmington, Glastonbury, Kensington, Manchester, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, South Windsor, Wethersfield, Windsor and surrounding areas in Connecticut.
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