Home Care Tips for Improving Senior Memory Function

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care  |  August 21, 2024

What Every Family and Caregiver Needs to Know About Improving Senior Memory Function

Home Care Tips for Improving Senior Memory | For seniors with memory issues, receiving care while remaining home can enhance their quality of life. This is true for those with minor memory problems that result from age or for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other forms of memory loss. 

A familiar environment can reduce confusion and improve mental engagement, and being surrounded by beloved objects and memory cues can foster a sense of connection and peace.

#DYK – Almost 40 percent of people over 65 experience memory loss.

For older adults, some conditions progress over time and significantly affect memory. However, lifestyle changes may help control memory problems and help seniors remain independent with extra help from family or a professional caregiver.

Eight Home Care Tips for Improving Senior Memory 

Tip #1. Exercise Your Mind:

Engage in activities that challenge your brain, such as memorization, learning to play an instrument, or fixing a car. These tasks help strengthen the brain’s neural connections and promote mental health.

Tip #2. Continue Learning:

Formal education stimulates the brain and keeps it active. Many colleges and universities offer affordable or free courses for seniors, providing an excellent opportunity to maintain mental sharpness.

Tip #3. Stay Connected:

Regular social interaction with friends, family, and community members can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and enhance overall well-being. Those who don’t drive can get assistance from loved ones or a caregiver to help maintain an active social life.

Tip #4. Stay Active:

Physical exercise is crucial for keeping the mind sharp. Seniors interested in increasing their activity levels should consult a physician to ensure their exercise program is safe and effective.

Tip #5. Eat a Balanced Diet:

Proper nutrition supports both the mind and body. Healthcare professionals can provide dietary advice and recommend supplements that improve memory and cognitive function.

Tip #6. Cultivate Self-Confidence:

Believing in your abilities can help protect against mental decline. This may be linked to better stress management and overall resilience.

Tip #7. Keep Your Home Organized:

Maintaining an organized living space, with to-do lists, calendars, and designated spots for frequently misplaced items, can help those with memory issues feel more comfortable and in control.

Tip #8. Prioritize Sleep:

Getting enough sleep is essential for memory retention. Seniors should focus on their sleep habits to avoid memory loss and support overall cognitive health.

Taking an active role in engaging the mind can help older adults continue to live with purpose, connection and joy. To learn how professional caregiving can help seniors stay active, social, and engaged, contact your local Comfort Keepers® office today.

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, our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality: empathy. Empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

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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References

Normal Aging vs Dementia.  Alzheimer Society of Canada.  Web 2020.

Psychology Today. Physical Activity Improves Cognitive Function. Web. 2014.

Verywell Mind. Self-Efficacy and Why Believing in Yourself Matters. Web. 2019.

U.S. News & World Report. 5 Secrets to staying sharp as you age. Web. 2015

WebMD. 1 in 9 U.S. Adults Over 45 Reports Memory Issues. Web. 2018.

Mayo Clinic. 7 Tips to Improve Your Memory. Web. 2018.

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