Today, when environmental issues are at the top of everyone’s mind, it’s more important than ever to do things that are good for the earth. Even better? Going green significantly affects health and well-being, especially for seniors. To help seniors reap the benefits of green living, it’s essential for them, their loved ones, and their senior home care team to understand what steps they can take that might help improve their quality of life.
How Can Going Green Benefit Seniors?
One of the most important benefits of going green for seniors is that the air quality where they live will get better. By using less harmful chemicals and pollutants, like some cleaning products and pesticides, seniors can breathe better air, which is vital for their lungs. Loved ones and the senior home care team can help seniors by researching and using eco-friendly products to promote good ventilation and ensure that fresh air and green areas are prioritized. There are plenty of products available using easy-to-find ingredients. There are even recipes that allow seniors to create their own cleaning products using essential oils.
Going Green Can Help With Physical Health
Going green can also help seniors’ physical health. When seniors participate in gardening or exercise outside, they increase their physical movement, are exposed to natural sunlight, and receive some stress-relieving effects of spending time in nature. Loved ones and the senior home care team can help seniors by creating an outdoor space that is safe and easy to use. They can also help with gardening or provide seniors with an easier way to garden by building raised beds. If seniors don’t have the space to garden, loved ones can encourage them to participate in local green projects or outdoor community events. Also, the senior home care team can help seniors create a consistent workout routine by offering choices or walking around the block with them.
Going Green Can Help With Mental and Emotional Health
Additionally, seniors often face problems with their mental and emotional health, such as separation, loneliness, and memory loss. Going green can also help in these ways in essential ways. Spending time in nature and doing things that are good for the environment can help lower stress, anxiety, and depression and improve overall brain function. Loved ones and people who provide home care can help seniors by taking them on nature walks, setting up outdoor activities, or spending quality time with them in a green, quiet place.
Going Green Is Efficient
Seniors can save money using green methods, which is another good thing about going green. Seniors can lower their utility costs and save money in the long run by using less energy and water and buying appliances that use less energy. Loved ones and the senior home care team can help by teaching seniors how to save energy, helping them install energy-saving devices, or looking into financial benefits or rebate programs for eco-friendly upgrades.
Going green has a lot of benefits for seniors, whether they use eco-friendly products or go green by getting in touch with nature. Loved ones and the senior home care team can help seniors adopt eco-friendly habits and enjoy the many benefits of going green by giving them advice, help, and a helpful environment.
Sources:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-74828-w
https://urbanerecycling.com/promoting-green-heres-how-seniors-can-live-an-eco-friendly-environment/
https://www.nwf.org/Home/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2015/AprilMay/Gardening/Gardening-Tips-for-Seniors
The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior home care in Roberta, GA, and the surrounding areas. Call (770) 965-4004 for more information.
We provide elder care in Braselton, Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Oakwood, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Barrow County, Forsyth County, Gwinnett County, Hall County, Jackson County, North Fulton County.
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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