How to Prepare for the End of Daylight-Saving Time on November 6

Setting the clocks back on November 6 to note the end of Daylight Saving Time is an annual event that some people look forward to. Others find themselves struggling with the new schedule, and experts have noted that there are specific issues that can come with the time change. Senior Helpers of Milwaukee thrives on helping senior adults in the Milwaukee, Glendale, Brookfield, and Germantown areas establish and adjust to a new schedule. Here is a handy guide to preparing for the end of Daylight Saving Time.

The End of Daylight Saving Time Signals the Start of a New Season

Daylight Saving Time is the annual practice of setting clocks forward one hour. In Milwaukee, the end of Daylight Saving Time is on November 6. The idea behind Daylight Saving Time, according to the Sleep Foundation, is to save natural light, since spring, summer, and fall days typically get dark later in the evening compared to days in the late fall.

Some people love the idea of Daylight Saving Time coming to an end since it means that the holidays are right around the corner. However, some seniors could experience sleep issues and mood concerns when this time of the year rolls around.

3 Simple Ways to Help Seniors Prepare for the End of Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time can affect some people's circadian rhythms and cause sleep issues since the evening hours will seem to arrive so much quicker after the time changes. According to Healthline, the end of Daylight Saving Time can even bring about a type of depression known as seasonal affective disorder. For caretakers or relatives working with senior adults, there are some simple things that can be done to help ensure seniors' routines don't suffer when the clock changes.

• Spend more time outside. Even though it gets darker faster in Glendale, Brookfield, and Germantown when the time changes, a slight increase in outdoor activity might make the difference seem less severe and reduce sluggishness.
• Practice some additional self-care. If your senior works, consider encouraging them to take the day after the time change off work to rest and relax. If they don't work, spend that Monday on fun, relaxing activities.
• Don't change the alarm. If the senior you are working with follows an established routine, try not to change that too much - and suggest that your senior sticks to the same wakeup time on the Sunday morning that the time changes.

By practicing these simple habits in the days leading up to the end of Daylight Saving Time and the time immediately following, your senior adult will be less likely to struggle with the changing season and the updated clock.

Senior Helpers Milwaukee Can Help Senior Adults with a New Routine

Adapting to a new routine can be a challenge, but finding the perfect professional home health care services for the senior adult in your life doesn't have to be. Senior Helpers is the premier in-home senior care for seniors in the Milwaukee, Glendale, Brookfield, and Germantown areas. If you have any questions about the services that Senior Helpers offers, contact us today!