How In Home Assistance Can Encourage Healthy Daily Habits in Gilford, NH and Surrounding Areas
If you are worried that an aging loved one is not getting adequate rest, you have good cause to be concerned. Studies have shown that chronic sleep deprivation can lead to increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart conditions including heart attacks, strokes, and more. In home assistance from Visiting Angels of Gilford can help your loved one adjust their daily habits to improve their health and get enough sleep.
Visiting Angels of Gilford’s In Home Assistance Helps Seniors Sleep
Seniors may be at an increased risk for chronic sleep deprivation because of health conditions that can impact sleep, such as chronic pain, symptoms from chronic illnesses, and even medication side effects. That is why Visiting Angels of Gilford’s home care providers will help your loved one focus on better daily habits that can encourage healthier sleeping.
Some simple adjustments that can improve rest include:
- Choosing a time to get up every day
- Making time for healthy meals and getting enough daily activity
- Decreasing sugar consumption
- Monitoring alcohol use throughout the day and night
- Cutting back on caffeine and nicotine consumption
Care Plans for Healthy Habits
In home assistance from one of our in home caregivers can help your loved one modify dietary habits and lifestyle habits to make sure they can get the best night’s sleep possible. Since social habits, access to fresh food, and continued monitoring by a doctor is important to creating a plan for better health, the holistic care our aides provide can make an immediate improvement and a long-term difference.
Part of in home assistance from Visiting Angels of Gilford is creating a daily schedule for your loved one. A daily schedule helps turn your loved one’s preferences into healthy habits, including scheduled times to cook and enjoy a fresh meal, physical and social activity, medication reminders, rest times, and setting a time for sleep.
Establishing healthy habits in your loved one’s life is not about cutting out foods or activities they enjoy. In home assistance from an experienced caregiver will give your loved one the resources to figure out how to care for all parts of their health—physical, mental, social, and emotional. Improving sleep habits often impacts other parts of your loved one’s choices and daily life, which is why holistic care from a caregiver is particularly helpful.
Do You Have a Loved One Who Is Not Getting Enough Sleep?
If you are caring for an aging family member in Gilford or the surrounding area who suffers from insomnia or has trouble creating a sleep schedule, professional home care can help. Contact Visiting Angels of Gilford to learn more about our holistic companionship care services.