Rhode Island

Throughout our lives, our jobs, our roles as parents and spouses, and other distractions can make it harder for us to really focus on who we are as people. We adapt to our roles, we change, and we love it every step of the way; but in older adulthood, it’s often the first time where we have a chance to really take a step back and connect, learning more about ourselves and those most important to us. Cease the opportunity for discovery in the senior years.

1. Push aside the roles that have been set for you – don’t look at yourself as the person created by adaptation to a career or family life, take a long hard look at who’s really in there and consider your goals, dreams and aspirations

2. Pursue self-exploration – in order to really get a grasp of who you really are, pursue new hobbies, explore interests, travel, form relationships; all of these things can aid in self-discovery

3. Find ways to look inside yourself – getting in touch with the person inside can be as simple as trying yoga or meditation; activities that cut out the noise and allow us each to focus on ourselves

4. Reconnect with loved ones – take the time to really get to know the important people in your life in older adulthood. You’ll find that with defined familiar roles no longer in the forefront, you’ll be able to see your adult children for who they really are as people and re-connect with your spouse or partner on a deeper level

Via: Second Journey

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Home Instead Senior Care in Rhode Island provides non medical home care services for seniors and the elderly who choose to live at home instead. Please call us for more information on our in-home care services at 401-667-2923.

Art has proven benefits to the overall health and well-being of Rhode Island seniors, and although some experts claim that the optimal benefits only come when art activities are directed by trained professionals; these tips can help you as a caregiver lead your loved one through creative activities that will benefit his/her life.

1. Choose activities suitable to the senior’s level of mobility – although skill really doesn’t play a role in the benefits of artistic expression and seniors, you don’t want to make the experience frustrating for them. Keep a senior’s physical abilities in mind when choosing an activity.

2. Make activities challenging – age doesn’t mean seniors are less capable of creation. Don’t choose activities that are too simple, like those you’d give to a child.

3. Create a quiet environment – to receive the best possible benefits from a creative activity, seniors need a quiet environment where they can simply focus on creating. An area free from distraction will help set the tone for the creative process

4. Think about long-term projects – a quick craft that can be finished in a couple of hours won’t have the same benefits as one that extends over a period of time. Choosing an activity that seniors can think about and go back to day after day will really get the creative juices flowing

5. Work together – remember, even if you’re working on an art project together, don’t take over and don’t try to lead; it’s not about the end result of the creation, it’s about the journey along the way

Sources:

1. Washington Post

2. My Optum Health

3. Associated Content

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Home Instead Senior Care in Rhode Island provides non medical home care services for seniors and the elderly who choose to live at home instead. Please call us for more information on our in-home care services at 401-667-2923.

Nearly half the population living in the suburban areas throughout the US are aged 75 and older, a number that’s only growing as the baby boomers make their way through their senior years. Hanging onto the homes where they raised their families is very important for older adults, but living independently in a home can come with its challenges. Making it possible are these tips for senior suburban living:

1. Address financial restraints – consider a reverse mortgage to fund any additional financial needs of the home like maintenance, renovations, or any remaining amount on a mortgage loan

2. Make the home safe – suburban homes aren’t necessarily designed for senior living. They are often 2 stories, and are not compatible with those who need to use wheel chairs or other assistive devices. To make the home accessible and safe, install safety bars and hand-rails, improve the lighting in the home, and have ramps or other assistive devices incorporated into the home as needed

3. Get help – for older adults, keeping up with the routine maintenance of a home can be challenging, but that doesn’t need to be a reason to give it up. Hire services to clean and keep up with the yard work, or get an in-home caregiver to cook and provide basic assistance with other tasks as needed

4. Look into transportation – walking to get to shops and other areas in the suburbs may not be convenient. Seniors who don’t drive can use transportation services available, or hire a caregiver that can help them get around

Via: CSA Connections

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Home Instead Senior Care in Rhode Island provides non medical home care services for seniors and the elderly who choose to live at home instead. Please call us for more information on our in-home care services at 401-667-2923.