Many people balk at the idea of having a set daily routine for their aging adults because it seems so restrictive. But there are benefits to a routine that you just can’t ignore.
It Gives Her Structure
Elder Care in Sunrise FL: Having a daily routine for your aging adult might feel as if you’re dictating to her, but a loose routine can be a good thing.
Having a lot of free time can be a really great feeling, but eventually, your elderly family member might find herself overwhelmed by it. Having a daily and weekly routine gives your senior a structure of events that she can rely on. This is a stable and comforting situation for most people.
She May Feel Less Anxious
In fact, when left to her own devices too much, your senior might become overwhelmed by the unknown. It’s actually quite anxiety-inducing for many people to have too much free time. When your senior knows what to expect, she doesn’t have the unknown bearing down on her.
Routines Can Reduce Disorientation
Along with anxiety, disorientation can also be a problem if your elderly family member doesn’t have a structured routine. It’s easy to forget what day it is, for instance, and if your elderly family member has any other cognitive issues affecting her she might find that it’s even worse without a schedule to stick to. This can give your elderly family member a sense of security that is lacking without a routine.
She Might Rest Better
With a routine, your elderly family member is likely to be more active throughout the day. She’ll have set times for meals, for waking up, for bed, and for all sorts of other daily activities. As a happy result, your elderly family member may find that when it’s time for her to rest and to sleep, that she does so with much more benefit to herself.
You Can Cover All of the Tasks You Want to Include
There may also be quite a few different tasks that you’re trying to include in your senior’s daily activities. Things like exercising and eating right are easier to do when your elderly family member has a set time for them. She’s also less likely to forget or to overlook these different activities when they’re a natural part of her routine.
Eldercare providers can help your elderly family member to tweak her routine to find the right combination just for her. They can also help her to stick with her routine, especially if you’re not able to be with her as much as you would like to be.
If you or an aging loved one are considering in-home, please contact the caring staff at IDS In-Home Care today. Providing In-Home Care Services in Broward County: 954-476-5353 and Palm Beach County: 561-988-8483
Jeff Stern
Owner at IDS In-Home Care
Jeff Stern is the Owner at IDS In-Home Care.
IDS In-Home Care stands for Independence, Dignity & Security, so naturally, our mission is to help our clients achieve a life of Independence and Dignity in the Security of their own homes. Posted in Elder Care in Sunrise FL, Seniors & Daily Routines and tagged Elder Care Sunrise FL
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