Creating a Supportive Space for Seniors with Dementia
Seniors with dementia are just as likely as other aging adults to want to age in place for as long as they can. Family caregivers may worry that this is a difficult goal to reach. Aging in place with dementia is a lot easier to do when seniors have a supportive environment in which to do so. Alzheimer’s care providers can help families to determine what changes need to be made in order to create the most supportive and safe space for seniors with dementia to age in place.
Encourage Physical Movement
When seniors with dementia consciously choose to stay as physically active as they can, they’re more likely to experience better overall physical and mental health. Maintaining strength and flexibility also makes it easier for them to avoid other issues, like potential falls. Talk with medical providers to determine what the right boundaries are with physical activity.
Encourage a Healthy Diet
Eating well supports overall health as well and seniors with dementia benefit from a balanced diet. Cooking may no longer be easy for them to handle on their own, however, so home care providers who understand the challenges that seniors with dementia face can be a huge help. Seniors stay safer and can help out as much as they are able to for as long as they would like. They also get to eat delicious meals and snacks that keep their brains and bodies fueled.
Create Space for Hobbies and Activities
Keeping their brains active is just as important as physical movement for seniors with dementia. Making time and setting up routines for hobbies, music, art, and any other activities seniors enjoy matters so very much. Having the opportunity to try new things can help to slow down the effects of dementia.
Make Social Interaction Easier
Seniors with dementia need social interactions just as much as other aging adults do. The problem is often that they can feel embarrassed about the changes they’re experiencing or their memory issues make social interactions awkward. Alzheimer’s care providers offer support with daily life, but they also spend time with seniors and interact with them easily. They can also help seniors with dementia to go to events that they wouldn’t otherwise have attended because of transportation needs, further supporting their social engagement.
Get Help from Alzheimer’s Care Providers
Family caregivers often have so much to learn when it comes to helping aging adults with dementia live the lives they want to live. Alzheimer’s care providers have a wealth of experience helping seniors continue to have support while also remaining as independent as possible. Professional caregivers can help families to navigate the challenges that they face.
Seniors with dementia are often most comfortable remaining in their own homes for as long as they can. Aging in place with the help of Alzheimer’s care providers allows seniors with dementia to get the help that they need whenever they need it the most. They also interact with care providers who understand exactly what they’re going through as they continue to age in place with dementia.
