Ways to Help Seniors Stay Active This Winter

Do you feel that the winter blues are making your aging loved ones want to hibernate until the onset of the spring season? Is the reality of shorter, colder and darker days hitting hard on them and nothing seems to motivate them to just get out of the bed, let alone exercising in these cold winter days?

While it may seem pretty difficult to think of activities to keep your elderly loved one active this winter, but experts suggest many activities that can help keep them healthy all-year-round. Some of them are listed below:

• Dancing: One of the most enjoyable and beneficial forms of exercise is dancing since it keeps both the brain and the body healthy, without even requiring expensive equipment. Dancing helps in providing a great sense of achievement, improved flexibility and posture, and overall improved well-being.

• Swimming: Swimming is a low-impact activity that is tremendously good for your muscles and joints, especially if your loved ones are suffering from arthritis. Indulging in water activities are known to improve cholesterol levels in older adults, while at the same time increase their agility, flexibility, and strength. You can also motivate them to participate in water yoga, and water aerobics.

• Walking: The most natural form of exercise is taking some long-distance walks. As it may seem a little difficult to take outdoor walks during the icy and cold winter months, you can look for an indoor spot, such as an indoor walking track, mall, community center, etc.

Other activities like stretching at home and attending group activities are some other ways for seniors to stay active this winter. However, if you feel that your loved one will struggle getting out and about, consider getting in-home care services for them in East Bay, CA from Always Best Care. Their trained and experienced in-home caregivers can help your loved one stay active both physically and mentally fit through various activities.

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Things to Keep In Mind When Choosing an Assisted Living Facility

Here are some things for you to keep in mind when choosing an assisted living facility for your loved one:

• Get online :- Use the Internet to educate yourself in the various different types of senior care facilities and to conduct your initial search for the most appropriate communities.
   
• Do your research :- However you choose to do it, the initial research is very important. Primarily it can help you gage whether assisted living is the most appropriate choice and it can give you a greater idea of exactly what to expect and what to look for.
   
• Always visit :- You should always visit any assisted living community that you are interested in. This allows you to evaluate the facility and determine whether residents are happy with what is provided.
   
• Plan ahead :- Most assisted living facilities will provide basic help with things like medication, general health care, and healthy living. Many will also be able to increase the level of care that is provided should the need arise but do check beforehand because it can prove very unsettling to have to move when physical or mental health demands it.
   
• Check the services being provided at the facility thoroughly :- Regardless of the type of facility or community you choose, whether it's an assisted facility or a continuing care retirement community, check the amenities and services that are provided. If you can't find a service listed then ask whether it is provided and how it is provided.

Always Best Care offers a multitude of in-home care services to support your loved one as they age in place and can also work with you on getting them into one of the best assisted living facilities in East Bay. Call Always Best Care today at (925) 210-0323 to schedule a free consultation and learn more.