How In-Home Care for Seniors from Visiting Angels Reduces Nighttime Anxiety in Broomfield, CO and Nearby Areas

Here’s how in-home care for seniors from Visiting Angels helps elderly adults in Broomfield, Westminster, Northglenn and surrounding areas in Colorado feel more calm and relaxed at night

Your senior loved one needs you more than ever. Maybe Mom gets confused and moody, especially in the evenings. You may have started keeping an eye on Dad because he’s pacing at night. You’re concerned and you don’t want your elderly loved one to suffer with anxiety alone, but you can’t spend the night at their home all the time.

Your loved one may be showing signs of a condition known as “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 loved one has trouble going to sleep at night, Visiting Angels Broomfield can help. We provide overnight in-home care for seniors, so your loved one can get the support they need to sleep soundly throughout the night.

The Benefits of Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Sundowning disrupts the sleep cycle in seniors, and poor sleep may lead to more anxiety. Therefore, it’s critical to deter unhealthy sleep habits. When providing in-home care for seniors, our caregivers can establish an evening routine to avoid sundowning and negative moods. For example, they can create a relaxing home environment with music therapy or encourage your loved one to avoid upsetting, violent television shows before bed.

In-Home Companion Care Calms Anxiety

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

How a Healthy Diet Can Reduce Anxiety

Mood swings may signal a need for food or drink. A snack or something to drink may ease discomfort and reduce aggression. In-home care for seniors from Visiting Angels Broomfield includes meal planning and preparation, as well as grocery shopping, to reduce risk of anxiety because of poor or inconsistent diet. Certain drinks, like caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, may trigger irritation and should be avoided at evening and overnight. A professional caregiver from Visiting Angels Broomfield will monitor your loved one and encourage them to drink healthier beverages before bed. You’ll feel more at ease when Mom or Dad has a well-stocked fridge and pantry and home-cooked meals.

If your loved one has been dealing with nighttime anxiety, start planning for professional care now. A professional caregiver from Visiting Angels Broomfield can provide in-home care respite care for your loved one. Sundowning doesn’t have to rob you of peace of mind; professional in-home senior care from Visiting Angels can help you sleep better at night knowing your loved one has someone there to help manage their sundowning behaviors.

To learn how in-home care for seniors from Visiting Angels Broomfield can help your loved one sleep soundly at night, contact us today at 303-625-7623.