We’ve all watched someone age and spend their final years glued in front of the television or computer screen, watching movies, the news, and maybe playing games. Staying active in the golden years can be more challenging and will often require a new mindset about what to do when to do it, and how often is needed. Those answers are not only different for an aging community but also for your loved one within that community.
Because the road is new and unknown, many family caregivers get stuck on knowing how to help their loved one not only stay active but want to stay active. One resource caregivers can look into is someone who is trained in geriatric care management. A geriatric care management professional understands this new world that your loved one lives in. Geriatric care management providers work with the elderly daily and can help them find their new place in the world.
As you work with a geriatric care management team, they will help work with you and your loved one to discover what your loved one’s interests are, what physical limitations she may have, and what her abilities to attend events or classes that require transportation are. You can start this conversation yourself with your loved one by asking the following questions.
Interests
Ask your loved one what she loves to do if you aren’t aware of where her passions are. If she can’t think of anything she wants to do right now in life, ask about when she was younger. Was she physically active and loved to camp and fish? While she may not desire to go camping anymore, she might enjoy heading to a local state park each Saturday morning for a nature class led by a park ranger. If she used to enjoy fishing, there are plenty of ways you can help her make fishing enjoyable again.
This can also be a great time to try out a new interest. Ask your loved one what she always wanted to do but never had a chance to do. She might at first say it’s too late to start a new hobby, but with encouragement and the guidance of your geriatric care management provider, she might find a class that caters to her age group, making her more comfortable to take those first steps.
Physical ability
As you work with your loved one to help her stay active, you will need to consider her physical ability to participate. Meeting with her primary physician first is a great place to get started to learn about her limitations and abilities. Sometimes elderly individuals think they are more limited than they are, and hearing the doctor say it’s okay to participate in an activity is all they need.
Be gentle and continue to encourage her to stay active. Your senior will find life much more enjoyable and enriching if she gets out and continues to participate in the world around her.
If you or an aging loved one are considering geriatric care management in Sunrise Manor, NV, please contact the caring staff at Golden Years today. Call (702) 931-0055.
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