Lots of seniors know that they need to be more socially active, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy for them to do. Seniors can have trouble with socialization for so many reasons. They might not drive any longer or they have a tough time meeting new people. One solution that can help is to start spending time with companion care at home and trying some of these ideas for spreading their social wings.
Learn a New Skill or Take a Class
Learning something new in a class or more formal group gives everyone involved something else to focus on besides just trying to meet people and maintain conversations. There are so many ways to do this, too. Seniors might consider taking a formal class or show up for a workshop or special one-time class. The bonus is that they walk away with hopefully some new social connections and a new skill or new set of facts.
Try Volunteering for a Good Cause
Volunteering is a powerful way for seniors to feel connected to their communities and also to feel as if they are doing something helpful for others. Lots of cities and counties have information about different ways that community members can volunteer, so it might be easier to find than seniors realize. Libraries often have a lot of this information, too.
Set Up Times to Meet Virtually with Friends and Family
For some seniors, meeting new people isn’t necessarily what they want. They may find it difficult to maintain contact with the friends and family members that they love. Help from home care providers can make this easier, especially if the plan is to use technology like video calls or smartphone apps that seniors might not be comfortable using alone.
Start New Hobbies or Interests
Finding a new hobby or interest is a great way for seniors to not only learn something new, but find something they can do regularly that they love. Lots of hobby groups meet often, sometimes monthly or even weekly. This can be a perfect way to get to know other people while doing something fun and creative. If driving is a problem, then companion caregivers can help.
Visit with Companion Care at Home
There are also plenty of seniors who may not need a lot of social interaction or who don’t have friends and family nearby to visit. Companion care at home can offer a friendly face and someone to talk to as often as seniors would like. They can play games with seniors, watch favorite movies, go on walks, or sit and talk for hours. It’s all about what seniors need and want from that companionship.
The key to improving social engagement for seniors is to first pay attention to their needs and wants when it comes to being more social. Companion care at home can help families to figure out how to best support seniors with their need to be more social, even when it feels more difficult or complicated for seniors to do so.
If you or an aging loved one could benefit from companion care at home in Braselton, GA, call Home Care Matters. We can answer your questions about home care and help you learn more about options for care. Call today (770) 965-4004.
Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”
Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”
You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).
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