How Can In-Home Elderly Care from Visiting Angels Help Reduce Anxiety at Night for Seniors in Naples, FL and Surrounding Areas?

Elderly care from Visiting Angels helps seniors in Naples, Marco Island and surrounding areas in Collier County, FL feel calm and relaxed at night and make it easier to get a good night’s sleep

Has Mom started getting confused and moody, especially in the evenings? Have you been keeping an eye on Dad because he’s pacing at night? Your aging loved ones may be showing signs of anxiety at night. You’re naturally concerned and you don’t want your elderly loved ones to suffer with anxiety alone, but you may not always be able to spend the night at their home.

Their behaviors might be considered “sundowning”. According to the Mayo Clinic, “The term ‘sundowning’ refers to a state of confusion occurring in the late afternoon and spanning into the night. Sundowning can cause a variety of behaviors, such as confusion, anxiety, aggression or ignoring directions. Sundowning can also lead to pacing or wandering.”

If your senior loved one has trouble feeling calm at night, Visiting Angels Naples can help. Our elderly care services can help your loved one relax and develop a nighttime routine that will help them sleep throughout the night.

Companion Care Can Calm Feelings of Anxiety

When confusion or anxiety strikes, Mom or Dad may be exceedingly agitated. A home care provider from Visiting Angels Naples can maximize comfort for your elderly loved one by engaging in conversation and providing meaningful companionship to calm them. Familiar objects like family photos or a relaxing song may help, as well.

The Benefits of Healthy Sleep Hygiene

Sundowning disrupts the sleep cycle in seniors, and poor sleep may lead to more anxiety. Therefore, it’s critical to deter unhealthy sleep habits. Our caregivers can establish an evening routine to avoid sundowning and negative moods. We aim to create a relaxing home environment with music therapy or by encouraging your loved one to avoid violent or upsetting television shows.

A Healthy Diet May Reduce Anxiety

Mood swings may signal a need for food or drink. A healthy snack or beverage may ease discomfort and reduce aggression. At Visiting Angels Naples, our elderly care services include meal planning and preparation to reduce risk of anxiety because of poor or inconsistent diet. For example, caffeinated or alcoholic beverages can increase the likelihood of agitation or anxiety, especially when consumed later in the day. Our caregivers will monitor your senior loved one and provide appropriate options, such as a glass of water or some fruit juice. You’ll feel more at ease when Mom or Dad has a well-stocked fridge and pantry and healthy home-cooked meals.

If your loved one is trying to manage nighttime anxiety, start planning for in-home care now. A professional caregiver from Visiting Angels Naples can provide daily assistance and vital respite care for your loved one. Sundowning doesn’t have to rob you of peace of mind; professional in-home elderly care can help you sleep better at night knowing your loved one has someone there to help manage their sundowning behaviors.

If you’d like to learn how our elderly care services can help your loved one relax and sleep soundly throughout the night, call Visiting Angels Naples today at 239-561-7600.