Some seniors may think it is super silly to set health goals. Why bother when they are near the end of life? The truth is no matter how close you are to the end, the healthier you are, the easier it will be with the help of family and in-home care providers.
You still want to feel as good as possible while aging in place so you can live a full life at home. Every senior should set health goals, and if they need help determining those health goals, they should talk to a doctor.
However, if they want to start with basic goals, here are some good ideas.
Declutter Their Space
Your environment has a lot to do with how healthy you are. If your space is filled with junk, it can cause issues like falling down, tripping over things, collecting germs, and much more. This can all impact how well a senior is living while aging in place. If they are looking for smaller goals to help them age in place healthily, this is one of the very first things they can do.
In-home care providers can help your seniors maintain clear pathways, but they can also help encourage your loved one to throw out anything that is unnecessary. This will be good for living at home but also help them downsize as they get older.
Decluttering is one of the first steps but it can also take several months to do.
Go To The Doctor
Sometimes, seniors do not want to go to the doctor; they don’t make it a priority because they think nothing is wrong or they don’t care anymore. An excellent goal is to go to the doctor’s at least once a year.
If seniors need help getting to these appointments, in-home care services can help drive them to these appointments, making it easier to set this as a goal and keep them.
By going to the doctor, a senior can manage any chronic health conditions more easily, and they can keep an eye on anything new that comes along with aging in place. It’s also a good way to observe any negative impacts from taking medications.
Walking
Not all seniors can run marathons or walk in the heat, but most seniors can walk around their homes, in their yards, and maybe even in the neighborhood. One of the best goals a senior can set for the summer and the rest of the year is going for a walk every day. Aim for two 15-minute walks a day to keep as limber and mobile as possible.
If your senior loved one does not want to do this alone, in-home care providers can help. These professionals may take walks with your seniors and encourage them to stay moving throughout the day. This is a health goal that anyone can set, but it takes work to stick with it.
Try Something New
Most seniors do not want to get out of their comfort zones. They create habits, stick with them, and don’t want to venture away from those habits. However, this can cause them to lose mental focus and even health issues like a lack of vitamins and minerals when they eat the same things over and over.
Your senior loved one should be trying new things. They should eat new foods to avoid vitamin deficiencies and learn new skills to keep mentally sharp as they age. In-home care providers can help them try new activities with transportation help, try new hobbies, and help them try new foods with meal preparation.
If you or an aging loved one are considering In-Home Care in Hartford, CT, please contact the caring staff at Talem Home Care & Placement Services of Hartford, CT, today. Call (860) 969-3134
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