At Home Care Services For Active Seniors In Central Coast, CA

Health And Activity

Despite the concern from aging adults that activity may cause injury, inactivity produces more health problems, according to the National Institute of Health. Visiting Angels Central Coast incorporates active activities into our at home care services so your loved one can stay active.

“For the most part, when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn’t happen just because they’ve aged,” the NIH said. “It’s usually because they’re not active.”

A report was published by the U.S. Surgeon General (https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/olderad.htm) that states the positive effects that activity has, which are:

• Living longer and falling less
• Lower chance of developing heart disease
• Better strength and stamina to deal with debilitating conditions
• Less likelihood of depression or anxiety
• Healthier muscles, joints and bones

Encouraging Activity

When it comes to encouragement, many family caregivers often feel guilty for not encouraging their loved ones to be active enough. This is usually because they aren’t sure how.

During your loved one’s time with us, do not hesitate to discuss this with the caregiver. This will make it easier to encourage your loved one to stay active.

We inquire about your loved one’s interests and hobbies. These interests and hobbies are a focal point of any care plan that is developed.

Four Key Areas

When encouraging your loved one to stay active, you should really focus on four key areas of activity (https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/4-types-exercise). With the help of our at home care services, these areas should improve daily life overall.

• Endurance: Your loved one will be able to be out and about without tiring.
• Strength: Eases the burden of carrying groceries and other items.
• Balance: Worrying about falling will be an afterthought. Aging adults usually worry about this, as one in four fall each year.
• Flexibility: Getting out of bed and getting dressed won’t be such a hassle.

It’s better for your loved one to start getting active now than to never get active, even if he or she hadn’t been active before. The bottom line is it’s better to do something than nothing.

We provide a helpful daily log so you can understand how your loved one’s day went.

For additional information about our at home care services and how they emphasize activity, contact Visiting Angels Central Coast.