How Our Angel Companions Help Jenkintown Seniors Enjoy Springtime Activities While Staying Safe

Our Angel companions go the distance to make sure seniors in Jenkintown, PA stay safe while enjoying the spring

Spring is finally here! After a long winter, your loved one in Jenkintown may be ready to get outside and start taking part in some of their favorite springtime activities, like outdoor yoga, mini-golf, gardening, spring cleaning and so much more. But many of these activities can pose health and safety risks for older adults.

That doesn’t mean your loved one shouldn’t enjoy doing what they love. Instead, consider how Angel companions—what we like to call our caregivers—from Visiting Angels can make a difference in their lives and do their bit to ensure they are staying safe in their Golden Years.

How Our Angel Companions Help Seniors Enjoy the Spring

At Visiting Angels Jenkintown, we have helped thousands of older adults across the country maintain their independence and live on their own terms as they age in place. The following are some tips by us for your loved one for taking part in springtime activities safely:

• Begin with overcoming fear. Many seniors shy away from springtime activities out of fear for their safety. Our caregivers can help them stay active and safe.
• Always take part in springtime activities in the company of others.
• Be extra careful. Accidents can happen when you least expect them.
• Drink water throughout the day. Hydration is always important, not just during the summer.
• Think about the assistance you need. Maybe your caregiving needs go beyond what your family is able to provide at this time.

Your loved one does need to be careful to not hurt themselves as they start spending more time outside during the spring. However, this should not mean they cannot have any fun. There are so many incredible activities seniors can take part in like gardening, arts and crafts, outdoor yoga, fishing, mini-golf, and park strolls.

The important thing to keep in mind is that springtime activities are incredibly important for older adults and can do so much to help them fight loneliness, anxiety and depression. At the same time, they are vital for helping seniors stay healthy. But, seniors do need to take the necessary precautions in order to avoid falls. The scary fact is that each year, one in four seniors ends up taking a fall. Falls for seniors most often mean unnecessary emergency room visits and prolonged hospital stays. In particularly nasty cases, older adults may need to have surgery after a fall, which can mean long recovery periods and time spent away from home and activities that make life worthwhile.

To learn more about our Angel companions help seniors in Jenkintown, Abington, Ambler, Huntingdon Valley, Lafayette Hill, Horsham, Lower Gwynedd, and throughout Eastern Montgomery County, PA, call Visiting Angels Jenkintown today at (215) 938-7201.