Thursday, December 29, 2011

How senior helpers of medford ,moorestown , and mount holly nj encourges their elderly clients to partake in activities that promote wellnes and improve energy levels


How senior helpers of medford ,moorestown , and mount holly nj encourges their elderly clients to partake in activities that promote wellnes and improve energy levels

Encouraging your aging parents to partake in activities is important to not only their physical health, but to their mental health as well. Activities don't need to be strenuous and they should definitely not be stressful. Help your loved ones pick activities to participate in that they will enjoy; this way, they are more likely to stay involved. Always make sure activities are age appropriate and that your parent is in the correct physical shape to participate. Our entire team at senior helpers of medford nj nd moorestown nj


know that our in home caregivers are life givers , so we encourage are elderly clients to be as active as possible.

    Physical Activities

  1. Getting older does not mean your parents have to sit and be lazy. Retirement and aging allow the perfect opportunity to devote more time to athletics and physical fitness. Talk with your parents and listen to what they enjoy. Swimming is an activity that many aging individuals can participate in, as it is less strenuous on joints. If your parents are medically fit, tennis or golf might be more their speed. For those who are not in the best shape, horseshoes or even fishing can be activities that get them outdoors and moving, but not in a way that may cause physical harm.
  2. Indoor Activities

  3. Even seniors who love the outdoors will at some point find themselves indoors. Instead of sitting and watching TV all day, encourage your parent to find other activities that will be more conducive to her mental and physical well being. Reading is a great way to stimulate the mind. Encourage your parents to play games, be them card games or board games. Listening to music and dancing are also great ways to enjoy the indoors on a rainy day.
  4. Group Activities

  5. Social interaction is important to individuals who may not get out as often as they once did. Activities that involve getting together with friends or peers can boost your parent's mood and keep them involved. There are classes that meet in most communities and living centers and are available in a range of activities. Aerobics classes involve social interaction as do group dance lessons. Clubs like bingo and knitting are a way to join others and participate in an activity they enjoy. If your parent lives in a senior community, encourage him to go to the recreation center where he resides and find activities in which he would like to participate.
  6. Mental Stimulation

  7. Crossword puzzles and other types of work and number puzzles are a great way to keep the brain stimulated. For elderly parents who may have trouble seeing word puzzles, there are now computer programs that display the puzzles in very large print and also use auditory tools in order to assist these individuals. Mental stimulation has been shown to defend the brain from cognitive decline. Studies have shown that traveling has proven useful in stimulating your brain as well. Physical exercise not only helps your body, but also your brain. It can improve mood and mental strength.

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