Staying Positive During the Stay-at-Home Order

Activities for Seniors  |  May 29, 2020

What Every Senior in Vancouver, BC, Needs to Know About the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order

Stay-at-Home Order | Since the stay-at-home order has been issued, many seniors feel like they are trapped in their own houses. They are no longer able to participate in activities such as attending cooking classes, yoga, book club meetings, and other ones that add structure to their daily lives, nor are they able to meet with their friends and catch up.

Being socially isolated can take a toll on your aging loved one’s mental health, which is why it is important to take steps to ensure they stay hopeful and positive during the pandemic. Our caregivers can help you with this task. 

How Seniors Can Remain Positive During the Stay-at-Home Order

#1. Set up a virtual social network:

Unfortunately, many seniors have been way too familiar with social isolation even before the outbreak. Being cut off from the world can lead to many health issues, from high blood pressure and heart disease to anxiety and depression.

Luckily, by utilizing technology your aging loved one can easily stay connected to their friends and family members. Show them how to use Skype, Facetime, Facebook, or other platforms, email, and texts and they will be able to make connections over the phone or via video chat. This way your parent will be able to cope with loneliness and anxiety while staying at home.

#2. Keeping up a healthy routine:

To maintain their health, your loved one needs to stay physically active and eat healthy and nutritious meals. Our caregivers can help them maintain a workout routine and even assist with meal preparation whenever needed.

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability offers a lot of resources for how seniors can stay active, regardless of mobility. Maintaining normal amounts of exercise and practicing healthy eating has both physical and mental health benefits.

#3. Taking media breaks:

The last thing your loved one should do is watch the news about COVID-19 all day long. This can increase their anxiety levels and shake them up. Therefore, they should limit their screen time and engage in fun activities instead.

The Best Senior Home Care Provider in Vancouver, BC, is Comfort Keepers®

Many families prefer Comfort Keepers® when arranging senior home care services for a loved one in or around Vancouver, British Columbia. 

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. Comfort Keepers Vancouver also provides home care services like respite care, overnight care, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, personal care, and more! 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver Can Help with Companion Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Personal and empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our clients’ needs. Comfort Keeper’s philosophy is to elevate the human spirit, and our caregivers ensure your loved one experiences a better quality of life.

Trained caregivers help provide our senior clients with personal home care to help maintain the highest possible quality of life, keeping them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ delivers a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Bring The Best Home Care Assistance for Seniors Right Where You Live with Comfort Keepers®

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver is proud to provide elder care in homes throughout Vancouver, keeping seniors safe in their homes. We provide home care for the seniors of Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Langley, Maple Ridge, and Richmond. Please call (604) 689-8609. 

Personal Care and Senior Homecare in Vancouver, BC

Learn more about our unique service, which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers® Vancouver office.

Accredited and Quality Respite Care Available 24/7 for British Columbia Families

Accreditation Canada has awarded Comfort Keepers® Vancouver with Exemplary Standing. This designation is only achieved after an organization’s policies, procedures, and processes undergo a thorough evaluation by industry experts to ensure they meet or exceed the stringent quality standards set by Accreditation Canada for Home Care companies.

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