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An active lifestyle is conducive to a healthy mind and body. |
Activity services offered by Community Companions.
Quality of life is an important topic to consider in choosing a senior
home care service provider. Community Companions believes that an
essential part of maintaining a high quality of life into one’s golden
years is the ability to continue to live an active and fulfilling
lifestyle. That means the freedom to continue to pursue ones
interests, hobbies and social life. Sure there are unique challenges
that old age presents, but these challenges may just require a little
help from a caring companion. That is why Community Companions
offers a wide variety of activities which companions can accompany,
assist and empower their senior clients in participating in. The scope
of activities available for seniors to pursue is as broad as the
interest base of our clients. They range from exploring community
resources such as visiting local museums, art galleries, parks, zoos
and theaters, to engaging in social
settings such as fraternal lodges (Elks Club, Odd Fellows, Optimist
Club, etc.), bingo nights, fundraising galas and societal dinners, to
pursuing hobbies such as lifetime sports, bird watching and board games.
Health benefits of living an active lifestyle as a senior citizen.
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active lifestyle is conducive to a healthy mind and body. In
addition to the enjoyment and satisfaction which activities can bring
to enhance an elder’s lifestyle, there are numerous physical and mental
health benefits. Participation in activities which involve light
exercise or moderate walking can promote muscular and bone health by
maintaining muscle mass and skeletal strength. Furthermore, a
routine of incorporating mentally stimulating activity can help to
exercise the memory and mental faculties of the senior. This may
be a simple way to address the early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia
through cognitive exercise and the promotion of exploration and
learning. It is important to note that the illness affecting the
mind are typically more complex and less understood than other
ailments, and that Community Companions does not claim to be medical
experts on these conditions. However, the sense of belonging,
enjoyment and engagement found in living an activity filled lifestyle
is therapeutic to all walks of life.
Quality of life consists of more than just maintaining health.
A
high quality of life is more than just assuring physical health; moving
beyond simple existence to spirited involvement in one’s community is a
right our seniors deserve. While physical well being is certainly
an important concern for any age group, especially those older citizens
whose health is more fragile, it should not be one’s only focus. A
sense of community is essential to truly maintaining a full and
thriving lifestyle. Your loved one should enjoy access to
community and civic resources such as public parks, museums and
libraries. Elder citizens should have the ability to safely
pursue their hobbies and interact with social peer groups. Sadly
many seniors live relatively lonely existences in their golden years.
This is particularly true if the senior has outlived his or her
spouse. The effort needed to safely transverse public roads or
transportation systems in order to participate in social, intellectual
and civic activities is often an all too daunting endeavor to a lone
senior citizen. Community Companions seeks to enable and empower
seniors to continue lifelong learning and exploration with the
assistance of our dedicated home care professionals. Companions can drive
seniors to and from social outings assisting in the entry and exiting
of the vehicle if needed, aid in remembering appointments, and
generally be there to share experiences and participate in your loved
ones interests and hobbies. A companion doesn’t just simply
facilitate a less hazardous existence, they empower seniors to thrive!
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