Being stuck at home all the time isn’t good for anyone. Seniors, especially, have this problem because many can’t go outside due to reduced mobility and increased dependence. When you are providing home care in Vancouver for a senior loved one, make sure you also consider the senior’s mental and emotional health. Boredom can easily sneak in and cause bigger problems such as depression and anxiety.

These are the things that you can do to counteract these problems:

1. Introduce new activities every now and then

There are so many new activities that you can try introducing to your loved one such as cooking a new recipe, reading a new book, writing, reading, learning a new language and many more. Find activities that might pique the interest of your senior loved one.

2. Get some outdoor time, even if it’s just spending a few minutes in the backyard

It’s good to have some outdoor time, even if it’s brief. The best time to go outdoors is early in the morning because this helps seniors soak up some much-needed vitamin D. This vitamin also helps regulate mood.

3. Encourage your senior loved one to take up a new hobby

Is there something that the senior used to love or has always been interested in? Reintroduce these things and they might have a newfound interest in them.

Companionship is also important in preventing boredom and depression in seniors. Home Instead can provide your senior loved one with the care and companionship that they need during this time.

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