Routines are crucial and when a senior chooses to practice mindfulness, incorporating rituals can help them build and stick with a routine. Your loved one should be practicing mindfulness every day because it is one of the best ways to improve mood, limit stress, and take life as it comes. Mindfulness is not just about positivity though, this is a way to reflect on bad times and help sort through feelings as well, which makes it great for the not-so-good days. However, the first step is creating a routine that works for a senior and this is something that senior home care can help with. Here are some easy rituals that may inspire your elderly mom or dad to continue their practice of mindfulness.
Morning Gratitude Journaling
It’s important to note that this is not just a habit, this is a ritual. These things may seem like the same thing but the difference is the intention. When a senior is in a habit, even if it’s healthy, it’s something they do automatically without thinking about it, and that doesn’t necessarily provide the same mental health benefits. However, when a senior sits down and has an intention it is a ritual even if they do it every day. One of the best things they can do in their morning routine is sit down and write out about what they are grateful for. This can help boost their mood and make them feel like the day is going to be great.
Try Evening Reflection
If your elderly loved one works with a senior home care provider, encourage them to sit down with the caregiver and share why they are grateful for things. Or even just chat with the intention of expressing feelings and this can help not only build a strong relationship but it can help a senior feel good at the end of the day. Reflect on what went well, what needs to change, and anything else that comes across a senior’s mind. It can seem like a silly thing to do but evening reflections can also help a senior get rid of stress and energy that may prevent them from sleeping at night. This is not a ritual that needs to be long, just a few minutes in the evening can have a huge impact on life.
Mindful Eating at Meals
Cooking is often a chore and eating is something seniors tend to forget about during the day. Their bodies may not get the same hunger signals as they used to or they may not have the energy to cook. However, senior home care can help your loved one cook healthy meals and encourage your loved one to sit down and practice mindful eating. This means they are paying attention to what they are eating, how they are eating it, how it makes them feel, and a lot more. This is something that many people do not do but it can have amazing health benefits.
Digital Detox for Seniors
As a senior ages, they may rely on technology more than you may consider. They may be on the tablet for games, watching TV for entertainment, or using a cell phone to talk and video chat with people. Sometimes seniors join online groups and it helps keep them busy. But the truth is everyone, even seniors should be detoxing. This means that for a few hours every single day, they put away all electronics to focus on other things. Your loved one may find that the less they are on a screen, the happier they become. Getting outside, getting away from digital products, is such an underrated way to stay healthy.
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