Some seniors may view self-care as a selfish thing but the truth is self-care helps a senior feel better and live independently for as long as possible. Your loved one should be focused on how they feel and some of that will be reflected by the self-care they choose to do. If your loved one has never focused on this before it can feel like a weird lifestyle shift and it is something that personal care at home services can help them with. A senior may not be able to do everything on their own but that does not mean they need to give up self-care activities.

Here are some easy ways seniors can focus on self-care tasks.

Take Care of Your Skin

Personal Care at Home Visalia CA – Easy Self-Care Tips for Seniors

It can seem vain but taking care of your skin is one of the best ways to enjoy self-care. Have personal care at home help a senior in the shower ensuring they get nice and clean and they can help a senior dry off. Once a senior is dry they can focus on moisturizing. This not only helps seniors feel nice but it also protects their skin from becoming dry, cracked, and irritated. The better a senior feels about themselves the more likely their mental health will flourish. Bathing is something most people take for granted but it is not always something a senior can do on their own. It can be a huge part of self-care.

Exercise Every Day

Moving around naturally gets harder as seniors age in place, but that does not mean they should stop moving around. Going on a walk in nature or moving around outside can boost a senior’s mood and be a form of self-care. Walking is the easiest way for a senior to move and it will ensure they are feeling good about themselves. The stronger and more agile they can stay in their final stages of life the prouder they will be. Movement can be rewarding.

Learning to Relax

For most people, they want to be on the go to make it feel like they are achieving something. But as you get older your body needs to relax and your mind may have a hard time catching up with that. Seniors should be focused on taking time out during the day when they can sit, unwind, read, walk in nature, or just be connected and grounded somehow. Every night they should be going to bed and getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Personal care at home can help get them to sleep each night and they can help ensure a senior can relax as much as possible. A senior should be listening to their body and they should be learning to relax the older they get.

Spend Time With Others

A senior should be connecting with family and friends and this can be a form of self-care. It’s time to talk about life and make memories with the younger generation. It gives a senior something to look forward to.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home Services in Visalia CA, please get in touch with the caring staff at Everlight Home Care today. Call us at 559-353-2847.

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Gina Kendall

Gina Kendall has over 25 years of work experience serving the aging and the disabled. Her extensive experience in care and management began as a Social Services Coordinator in skilled nursing facilities. While working in this capacity, she became aware of the need for, and the importance of, good, quality, home care. Gina worked with families to keep their loved ones home and avoid a return visit to the hospital. As she continued her career of service, she began working with the disabled population helping to expand and improve their independence throughout all aspects of life.

This combination of experiences has afforded Gina a unique view of the needs of the aging and the disabled and how to best serve those needs in a home setting.

Gina’s Central Valley roots run deep. She earned her BA degree from Fresno State in 1993 and has lived and worked in Fresno for the past 20 years. In addition to raising her family in Fresno, she is actively involved in her local church and is a volunteer for various local community organizations.

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