Keep Your Senior Loved One Feeling Independent
Imagine what it would be like if you didn’t have control over basic decisions in your life. Unfortunately, this is something many seniors struggle with as they get older. Below are some tips that you should read:
Make Sure Their Environment Supports Independence
Mobility issues can sometimes make people dependent on others. If your parents or other senior loved ones have difficulties with mobility and will be living at home (aging in place), then making some home modifications may help them maintain their independence. This is why there are so many Senior Placement Services in Rhode Island.
Canes, walkers, and scooters may improve mobility, and if the home has stairs, there are many different options for stairlifts for the elderly.
Help Them Feel Useful
Just because someone gets older, that doesn’t mean they can’t continue to be productive and enjoy life. One way to help them do this is to make them feel useful. When I first started caring for my grandmother, I took on too much, especially with meal preparation, until she reminded me that she had been cooking for a lot longer than I had and she was definitely capable of peeling potatoes or making a salad.
Encourage Social Interaction
Social isolation can become a problem for many seniors who choose to age in place. Assisted living centers provide opportunities for social interaction since there are other people around.
But if your loved one is at home, you should encourage them to spend time with friends and family, get involved in community activities, or go to a day program at a neighborhood senior center.