Celebrating National Senior Independence Month

Seniors are thriving!  February is National Senior Independence Month and the perfect time to embrace ways to help our loved ones feel confident and stay safe. Whether at home, living in a senior community, or visiting a senior center, there are activities that can enrich the lives of our loved ones and engage their passions and creativity.

Exercise and physical activity are ideal ways to stay vibrant.  Not only is it beneficial for your overall health in disease mitigation, but exercise supports mental health, reduces the risk of falls, and helps promote cognitive function.  Schedule walks with your loved one to catch up on your lives and share memories.  Review activities offered at the community where a loved one resides, and together, select some of your interests, like yoga, Tai Chi, or tennis. It is a wonderful way to feel great and make new friends.

Help your relative pick up a new hobby or try out one that they loved in the past but have not done in years. Senior living communities offer an array of fascinating activities.  Painting, gardening, singing, and drawing can help build mental acuity, establish social bonds, and combat isolation and depression.  Video games can be a fun way to compete and have some fun!

Having a sense of purpose is a wonderful way to establish independence.  Help your loved one find an opportunity to volunteer as a way to connect and participate in activities that have meaning to them.  There are lots of causes and organizations that would welcome their expertise and passion.  Volunteering in advocacy tasks at their community is another way to build confidence and stay vital.

To help the seniors in your life maintain their independence, CarePatrol will find the best senior living options for their unique needs and desires.  These include assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing homes.  All CarePatrol senior placement services are available at no cost to seniors and their families.