Having to stay at home because of the COVID-19 virus isn’t how any of us hoped to spend the warm spring months. It’s hard to stay away from the family we love and the friends we enjoy spending time with. This may be especially true for older adults who rely on others for assistance with many aspects of their life. Though spending more time at home may be difficult for seniors who enjoy going to club meetings, running errands, or spending time at their local senior center, there are also some positive aspects to staying at home, like the ones below.
Staying Healthy
Of course, one of the main benefits of staying at home during the pandemic is that it lessens the chances of your older family member catching COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that all people remain at home as much as possible to avoid contracting and spreading the disease. This is especially important for older adults since they are among the most vulnerable to the virus.
While seniors stay at home to stay healthy, home care can help them to run necessary errands, such as picking up a grocery order or going to the pharmacy. Home care providers can offer transportation and ensure the older adult practices social distancing while in public. In addition, they can make sure the older adult uses hand sanitizer while out and washes their hands when they return home.
More Time for Hobbies
Another benefit of remaining at home more is that it gives your older family member the opportunity to spend more time on hobbies they enjoy. If your older family member likes doing crafts, they’ll have extra time to make things. Although the majority of craft stores are closed at this time, seniors can still order craft supplies online through many retailers. If your older family member’s hobby is reading, they can access materials online through their local library, including ebooks, audiobooks, and even movies and television shows.
Home care providers can help seniors to engage in their hobbies by helping them to read instructions or do steps that are difficult for them because of vision problems or a lack of manual dexterity. Home care providers can also help the older adult to use the technology and apps needed to access library materials online.
Time to Learn a New Skill
Learning a new skill is an excellent way for seniors to pass the time during the pandemic. It’s also a great way for them to keep their minds active and sharp. Your aging relative could learn to play an instrument, teach themselves to knit, or pick up some cooking skills.
Home care can assist older adults to order the things they need to learn a new skill, such as yarn and knitting needles or a cooking utensil.
If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Care Services in Pleasant Hill, CA, contact the friendly staff at Home Care Professionals today.
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Sources
Cdc.gov
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