Keeping the Senior Mind Healthy & Active

Edmonton Senior Health  |  May 13, 2022

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About the Health of the Senior Mind

Keeping The Senior Mind Healthy & Active | Decreased mental capabilities are a normal part of aging. It is important to keep in mind that healthy lifestyle choices can prevent memory loss and other cognitive issues. Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is experienced helping seniors adopt and maintain healthy, mind-boosting routines that affect their health and mood.

Keeping The Senior Mind Healthy & Active with Physical Activity

Physical activity is important to human health, keeping our bodies in good shape and condition. However, not many know that exercising also comes with mental health benefits.

For example, medical professionals believe that engaging in physical activity on a regular basis can even prevent dementia! According to a study, women over 65 who walked more were healthier and less likely to experience a decline in cognitive ability.

#DYK – According to a study that followed women over 65 determined that those who walked more during the day were healthier and less likely to experience a diminishment in their mental abilities.

We understand the benefits of physical activity for seniors. At Comfort Keepers® Edmonton, we encourage physically active seniors and assist with personalized exercise routines.

Keeping The Senior Mind Healthy & Active with Mental Exercise

Not many people know that mental exercises exist and that they work. Researchers discovered that daily activities, like using a computer, can keep our brains healthy for longer. These daily activities help slow the mental effects of aging.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton promotes mental activity and ensures they experience joy and cognitive engagement. Some of the most common activities for seniors include board games, puzzles, baking, gardening, and sewing.

#DYK – Seniors age 65 and older should get at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking) every week. https://familydoctor.org/exercise-seniors/

Keeping The Senior Mind Healthy & Active with Socialization

Loneliness can take a serious toll on both our mental health and agility. Socializing brings happiness and provides opportunities for mental exercise. Comfort Keepers ensures that our caregivers are compatible with their clients. This comfort can help develop a strong, positive bond and enjoy the experience.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton Help Seniors with Worsened Mental Functions

Our care providers assist and support seniors with decreased mental functions. Our caregivers provide the following services:

• Medication, food, and fluid reminders
• Assistance with household tasks and chores, such as cooking and cleaning
• Transportation in the area
• Running errands
• Companionship and interaction

We have worked with many seniors diagnosed with dementia and we can ensure that your loved one leads an active, happy life at home, regardless of their condition. We offer personalized care plans that can be altered at any time and provide unparalleled flexibility in terms of scheduling care. Give us a call today to learn more about how we can help your parent!

Comfort Keepers® in Edmonton Can Help with In-Home Elder Care!

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with retirement care, 24-hour care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers®’ are trained caregivers who help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. 

Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Moreover, Empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our clients’ exact needs. Our trained caregivers all share one specific quality: empathy.

Home Care Edmonton

To learn more about senior care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office to discuss our unique service offering. If you live in Devon, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact Comfort Keepers at 780-465-4665.

Is Invoicing Modelling and Client Direct Home Care the Right Option for You?

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing (CDHCI) Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. Read more about the program HERE.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is here to help you and your loved ones get the best care possible. Recently awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada, our Edmonton location has achieved the highest available certification in Canada for Home Care services, clearly demonstrating Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton.

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