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

What do you know about keeping the senior mind healthy & active? Decreased mental capabilities are a normal part of aging. It is important to remember that healthy lifestyle choices can prevent memory loss and other cognitive issues. Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is experienced in 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® Edmonton is Proud to Offer a Wide Range of Home Senior Care Services

Our trained caregivers will ensure your loved one is comfortable, independent and safe in their home. On top of that, we will also aim to enhance their overall health, quality of life and general happiness. 

Top-Notch Home Healthcare for Seniors in Edmonton, Alberta

Comfort Keepers of Edmonton offers a wider range of senior care services. We offer retirement care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, and senior living transition services. If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with 24-hour care and more!

Helping Seniors Age-in-Place with Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our client’s needs. Our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality in mind, empathy. We strive to stimulate our clients emotionally, mentally and socially, thus enhancing their overall quality of life. 

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs). The system increases seniors’ sense of well-being, independence and companionship by focusing on Senior Mind, Senior Body, Senior Nutrition, and Senior Safety.

Affordable and Client-Directed Homecare is Available for Qualifying Albertans

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

What is the Client Directed Home Care Invoicing Program (CDHCI)?

CDHCI is a great program provided by Alberta Health Services (AHS), allowing clients to choose an approved agency like, Comfort Keepers Edmonton for Personal Care, Respite Care and Homemaking needs. The chosen agency can then bill AHS directly for services rendered for approved hours through Alberta Blue Cross. Read more about the program HERE.

Accredited Home Care Edmonton

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton was awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada. This honour demonstrates Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton, MB.

To learn more about senior in-home care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office. Our service territory includes Edmonton, Devon, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact the Comfort Keepers Edmonton office at 780-465-4665.

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