THE POSITIVE HEALTH EFFECTS CAUSED BY ENRICHING ACTIVITIES

Did you know that studies show boredom can negatively affect a person’s physical, emotional, and mental health? Frail seniors or those who live alone may lack daily activities and stimulation, putting them at an increased risk for depression, weight gain, and other mental and physical ailments. Keeping elderly loved ones engaged physically and mentally can have the following positive effects: Physical activity can:

Help prevent certain diseases and disabilities
Improve mood
Increase strength and stamina
Improve heart and lung health
Improve balance, which in turn helps prevent falls

Engagement with art therapy activities can:

Help the person cope with stress
Trigger pleasant memories
Improve fine motor skills
Regain lost muscle function and coordination

At AAging Better In-Home Care, we work closely with our clients to create activities that appeal to their interests, keep them engaged, and have a positive impact on their daily lives. If you have a loved one who is in need of daily enrichment activities, contact us at AAging Better In-Home Care online or give us a call at 208-777-0308 if you’re calling from the Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene or Hayden areas; 208-263-7889 in the Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry or Priest River areas; or 208-784-1505 if you’re calling from the Kellogg, Pinehurst or Wallace areas. We’ll help take your loved one from bored to beaming in no time!