Elderly Care: Self-Care Tips Family Caregivers Need During the New Year

Elderly Care: It’s time for a fresh start.

As a new year kicks off, you need to take a close look at the last year of being a family caregiver. Do you have regrets? It’s not surprising. Many family caregivers spend so much time keying in on their parents’ needs that they lose track of themselves. It’s time to figure out how to fit self-care into your daily routine. Elderly care providers can help to give you a little extra time for yourself.

 

Elderly Care in Glenolden PA: Self-Care Tips

Elderly Care in Glenolden PA: Self-Care Tips

Get Enough Exercise

Daily exercise is essential to your self-care. Ideally, a minimum of 30 minutes each day is important. For half an hour, go outside for a walk. If you have a nearby gym or fitness center, sign up for a Tai Chi or Yoga class.

Dance, swimming, weight lifting, and fitness equipment are other ways to make sure you get enough exercise. It comes down to how much time you have and your budget. Just make sure you’re getting exercise in order to burn off some of your stress.

Eat Well

Make healthy choices when it comes to food. Instead of eating takeout and freezer meals that you can heat and eat, make as much as you can from scratch. Food prep, slow cookies, and pressure cookers are essential kitchen tools for fast, healthy meal prep.

Focus your meals on whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins. Fish is one of the best proteins to focus on. Try to incorporate each of these into your meals and snacks.

Take Time for Favorite Hobbies

Hobbies are a great way to de-stress and find enjoyment in daily life. If you don’t have a favorite hobby, explore several and see what fits. You might discover you love knitting, or it could be painting that brings you the most pleasure.

Try jigsaw puzzles, gardening, and reading. If you love to read books, join a book discussion group and socialize over your delight in books.

Learn About Respite Care Services

How do you leave room for self-care when you’re so busy with your parents’ requests? Your mom cannot shower independently, while your dad needs someone to drive him to stores and medical offices. Both parents need someone to do the housework and laundry. It’s time to address the benefits of home care.

With elderly care aides, your parents have the help they need. That leaves you with time to take care of yourself. Call a home care agency today and schedule the services your parents require.

 

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Elderly Care in Glenolden, PA, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544

 

Ibrahim & Mariama Suma-Keita