Southern California has loads of greenery all year round. The climate stays moderate even in the dead of winter, so plants all around outdoors remain green. But plants indoors can improve life for those in senior care. North Hollywood, CA homes can do worse than have a few potted plants around.
Indoor plants offer a number of benefits for those in residential assisted living. North Hollywood, CA residents can experience all of these benefits for not much money. One benefit for those in personal senior care comes from improved air quality, as plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen. Another benefit is the mental exercise of keeping to a care regime. A third benefit is the aesthetic consideration: plants are beautiful things. And a fourth benefit is, frankly, companionship — another living thing occupying the same space, and relying on you for sustenance.
So then the question becomes what plant or plants to get. Adventurous people looking for things to occupy their time might go for more demanding plants. Maintenance for these could even be offered by a good elderly companion care agency. North Hollywood, CA has a great one of those in Home Instead. Our CAREGivers, among other senior personal care services, would be ready to help with plant care.
Of course, not everyone is able and interested in taking care of high-maintenance plants. Even those with great live-in caregivers for seniors may not want difficult plants. No problem! Here are a handful of easy-to-maintain plants that will make your space more welcoming and comfortable.
The first is the Jade plant. The Jade plant is also known as the lucky plant or the money tree. This succulent requires very little water or sunlight, grows slowly, and lives forever. But as it grows it will expand, and eventually can be quite a feature piece in your entryway, a corner of a sitting room, or wherever else some visual interest is desired.
Another great indoor plant is the impossible-to-kill paddle plant. This plant’s large paddle-like leaves have a dull red tinge along their upper edge, making the entire circular leaf patter look like one large flower. The paddle plant prefers to be watered sparingly, even letting the upper bit of soil get dry between waterings. So there will be little pressure on a senior companion. North Hollywood, CA residents would enjoy a good paddle plant on a credenza or in the corner of the bedroom.
For those seeking a bit of aromatherapy to go with great visuals, Spanish lavender may be the thing. Also relatively low-maintenance, Spanish lavender comes in either purple or pink varieties. Since it is lavender, it provides a powerful, and very pleasant, fragrance, especially when bumped or rustled.
The last plant we will mention is the ZZ Plant. This broad-leafed beauty requires little sunlight, and will be okay for days with none. It also requires very, very little water. It will delight the eye and provide conversation material when people ask you what it’s called.
Many other low-maintenance plants could fit the bill for a senior day care situation, but maybe one of these that we’ve recommended can help you get started!
And when working out a maintenance plan, don’t forget about the helpful, licensed, trained, and bonded CAREGivers of Home Instead. We stand ready to help in every way around the house, including maintaining your leafy companions.
Call (818) 805-2208 today for a virtual or in-home assessment.
