Most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions before the end of January, but you can help your mom or dad keep their resolutions this year by getting them home care assistance services. A home care assistance provider can help your mom or dad with household chores and other activities that have become challenging for them. Home care assistance can do more than that though. A care provider can encourage your mom or dad to get healthier and take an active role in improving their physical and mental health.
If you can’t be with your mom or dad every day because you need to work or you’re taking care of small children you may not be able to offer your mom or dad the consistent encouragement and support they need each day to build new healthy habits. But a care provider can be there for them every day.
Some of the ways that a home care assistance provider can support your mom or dad as they try to get healthier this year are:
Prepare Healthy Meals
Good nutrition is key to staying healthy, and seniors often struggle with good nutrition. Home care providers can prepare balanced meals that include healthy ingredients. A home care provider can also help your mom or dad find new and interesting healthy recipes, shop for healthy food, and prepare healthy snacks that will improve their physical health.
Encourage Them To Drink Water
Staying hydrated is often overlooked but it’s essential for good health. A huge number of seniors are chronically dehydrated, and that can cause some serious physical health problems for seniors.
Home care providers can remind your senior parent to drink water or unsweetened tea or juice throughout the day. They can also prepare hydrating beverages, like herbal teas or infused water. Drinking more water every day will make your mom or dad healthier and make them feel better.
Provide Medication Reminders
Medications can help your mom or dad manage their chronic illnesses, but they need to be vigilant about taking their medications. A home care provider keeps track of your parent’s medication schedule. They remind your parent when it’s time to take their medications so that your mom or dad doesn’t skip doses or take medications at the wrong time.
Create a Safe Home Environment
A safe living space reduces the risk of accidents, like falls. Home care providers can help remove tripping hazards and keep walkways clear. If one of your mom or dad’s resolutions is to more around more and be less sedentary they need a clean and organized place to move around. Keeping hallways and steps clear will make it easier and safer for your mom or dad to move more.
Offer Emotional Support
Mental health is just as important as physical health. A home care assistance provider offers companionship and emotional encouragement. They can listen to your senior parent’s concerns, share stories, or simply be a friendly presence. Feeling supported can boost your parent’s mood and motivation to stay on track with their health goals.