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Five New Year's Resolutions for Family Caregivers

The beginning of a new year can feel like a fresh start and the perfect time to start making resolutions. New Year’s resolutions should come with clear and easy instructions so you can stick to them past February. The goal is to foster a better reality for you and your elderly loved one for physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Here are five resolutions family caregivers can try heading into the new year:

1. Get Mom or Dad the Right Help 

Selecting professional home care is a long-term solution for family caregivers seeking sustainable support. An excellent home care agency, such as Visiting Angels®, will help you align your parent with a matching personality. This means you can select a dependable, compassionate caregiver to provide daily care in the home of your senior. The home care provider will also enable you to choose from different types of care like dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, or palliative care. Your elderly loved one will be safer and healthier with professional monitoring.

2. Encourage Regular 30-Minute Walks 

After selecting home care, you’ll have time to devote to exercise. Commit to regular walks around the neighborhood or park. Just 30 minutes can make a dramatic difference in uplifting your mood. You’ll also exercise muscles and take away stress. Once you stick to regular walks — every day or every other day — you’ll start to notice the difference. Your blood pressure will go down. You’ll have more energy to accomplish your to-do list, including caring for Mom or Dad. Healthy movement is essential for your elderly loved one, too. Encourage Mom or Dad to increase their walking time by about five minutes every week to ensure they stay active.

3. Tune-up Family Cars

Car trouble will exacerbate the fatigue you have from caregiving. Take advantage of New Year’s offers. Oil changes, brake checks, tire rotations ensure a smoother commute and can increase the longevity of your vehicle. Preventative maintenance will save you from financial heartache when a car breaks down unexpectedly.

4. Eat Healthier Together 

Many people want to lose weight in the new year. Rally your whole family, including your elderly loved one. Encourage each other to make healthier food choices — more salads, vegetable dinner options, fruits and less junk food, soda, and alcohol. By getting the entire family involved, you’ll feel supported on the journey to healthier eating. A home care provider can contribute to this resolution by preparing healthy meals for Mom or Dad. If your elderly loved one has a food allergy, the professional caregiver will steer clear of food allergy triggers.

5. Enjoy More Quality Time With Loved Ones 

When you follow the resolutions above, you’ll naturally have more quality time with loved ones. You can relax and enjoy bringing the family to spend time with your elderly loved one. When visiting Mom or Dad, you’ll spend quality time together, helping your family to create fun, loving memories. When your senior feels loved and supported, the whole family is happier.

Serving the South Shore from Milton to Plymouth, MA

Visiting Angels SOUTH SHORE, MA
475 School St #15
Marshfield, MA 02050
Phone: 781-834-6355

Serving the South Shore from Milton to Plymouth, MA

Visiting Angels SOUTH SHORE, MA
475 School St #15
Marshfield, MA 02050
Phone: 781-834-6355