One of the worst things that happens to us as we get older has got to be problems with our mind — we have trouble with our memory, we don’t notice important details as much, and for some ailments like dementia and Alzheimer’s set in. But there are things to do that will keep these problems away, and they can be done with the aid of senior care. Lake Sherwood, CA families can rely on Home Instead and our team of licensed, professional CAREGivers to keep up on the techniques and practices that will keep their loved ones sharp for years to come.
Things that elderly assisted living agencies can do to help out include word games. This includes crossword puzzles and anagrams, both of which are available in books, the newspaper — daily and weekly — and even now online on websites and mobile apps. If your senior loved one has a computer, tablet, or smart phone, CAREGivers from Home Instead are able to give assistance to those they help with senior home care. Lake Sherwood, CA residents have options, Home Instead works to make the choice easy.
Playing card games can also aid in keeping the mind sharp. Strategy games like hearts, cribbage, clubs, bridge, pinochle, canasta, or other similar games can help to exercise the mind. The player has to consider the different parts of the game. They have to decide upon a strategy based on the cards in their hand, and then execute the play of the hand as best they can. The mind gets quite a workout as the many decisions are made in the course of each hand. Elderly companion services can help coordinate, or maybe even play, card games.
Reading books also brings many benefits for the mind. Whether reading a historical survey, a biography of an interesting person, a work of philosophy, a “whodunit” novel, or a historical fiction book, they can all keep the reader’s mind sharp. Themes and stories have to be followed, details remembered, and information synthesized. If transportation to and from a bookstore or library is needed, this can be arranged through home care assistance. Lake Sherwood, CA families can rely on Home Instead to be there for this and all needs.
Other aids to mental sharpness for those in elderly care include strategy games like chess or checkers, sudoku, jigsaw puzzles, and all manner of activity with the hands, like crocheting or knitting. Pretty much any activity that requires active concentration, complex decision making, and fine movements of the fingers and hands will be helpful.
Any family who needs residential assisted living in Lake Sherwood, CA can rely on Home Instead. Call (805) 429-9789 today to find out how our compassionate, professional, trained, licensed, and bonded CAREGivers can make the difference for your family.
