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5 Tips if You Know Caregiving is Hard on Your Senior Loved One

5 Tips if You Know Caregiving is Hard on Your Senior Loved One

As people age, doing some routine tasks becomes complicated. They may have to be reminded of basic things such as getting out of the house for some fresh air or even taking medication. While living with their adult children can offer some relief, seniors may sometimes feel like they are overburdening them. As such, they may want to relieve their adult children of some caregiving responsibilities without making them feel guilty.

Here's a guide on how seniors can get help if they know caregiving is hard on their adult children:

Practice Self-Care

Seniors may not be as active as they used to be. However, practicing self-care plays an active role in their physical and mental health. Self-care helps them focus on their well-being while also giving them a chance to relax and unwind.

Persons over the age of 65 can practice activities that contribute to their well-being and happiness such as exercises or nature walks. Research has shown that watching nature uplifts the mood and also promotes mental relaxation. Whenever possible, elderly loved ones can also help with light chores such as gardening, cooking, and vacuuming.

Interact With Friends

Instead of spending the whole day indoors, seniors can enjoy the company of friends. They can spend some time chatting about things they used to enjoy or even take a nature walk together.

Walking as a group will no doubt cheer them up. In addition to keeping them company, interacting with friends also promotes a sense of security and belonging. They can confide in their friends and share their challenges.  

To promote mental health and avoid boredom, seniors can practice an old hobby with friends or discover a new one. Hobbies can help lower the risk of stress and depression, and also play an important role in reducing the risk of dementia.

Hire an In-Home Caregiver

With the help of professional in-home caregivers, adult children will not have to worry about loneliness or transition care. Seniors will get someone to keep them company and also help them out whenever they need something.

Hiring a qualified and skilled caregiver from Senior Helpers of South Minneapolis for personal and companion care would be a great relief. In addition to helping with medication and respite care, an in-home caregiver will keep your loved one company to ensure that they are never alone.  

Consider a Nursing Home

While this may be the last option on the list, persons over the age of 65 may consider living in a nursing home to help relieve the strain of caregiving on their adult children. Here, they can get quality care from professional caregivers who will help with daily activities. Not only will senior clients feel safe but they can also interact with other seniors in the facility and also get access to healthcare services.

Get Quality In-Home Care at Senior Helpers of South Minneapolis

For seniors who feel like they are straining their adult children, they can always seek a more convenient caregiving option to help ease the burden. At Senior Helpers of South Minneapolis, we offer in-home senior care services in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Minnetonka, and Hennepin County. Our professional in-home caregivers are compassionate and always ready to offer the help you need.

Contact us today to schedule an in-home assessment.