Your senior loved one will be able to take it easy this summer and enjoy some great summer weather if they have home care assistance. With home care assistance your senior loved one will be able to avoid having to deal with the worst of the summer chores and they will have help around the house too. Some of the many ways that a care provider can help your senior parent stay healthy and happy at home this summer include:
Enjoying The Best Summer Foods
Seniors often don’t eat as much as they should and don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. During the summertime, seniors should be enjoying the wide variety of fruits and vegetables that are fresh and readily available. But seniors may not be able to do things like pulling the husks off corn, chop onions or tomatoes or cucumbers, or grill burgers and chicken. With home care assistance your senior loved one can enjoy fresh delicious salads daily from the best local produce. They can also get all the traditional summer foods that really make it feel like summer like ice cream and potato salad when a home care provider makes them.
Making The Most Of Sunny Days
Seniors should be enjoying the sun, but doing it safely. With help from home care, your senior loved one can get outside in the coolest parts of the day for a walk through the neighborhood. Or they can enjoy sitting outside in the swing or on the patio with some delicious fruit-infused water or lemonade. A care provider will always ensure that your senior loved one is dressed appropriately for the weather and wearing sunscreen. Sun hats and light layers will help keep your senior loved ones safe outdoors while they soak up some Vitamin D from the summer sun.
Staying Cool In The Summer Heat
When the temperatures soar as they have been every year for the past few years having a home care provider will make it easier for your senior parent to stay safe in the heat. They can stay inside while a care provider makes sure the temperature inside is nice and cool and that the air conditioner is working properly. Your senior parent will enjoy staying inside, listening to music, playing games, or just hanging out indoors when it’s too hot to be outside.
Making Sure The House Looks Great
There are lots of chores to be done outside that your senior loved one may not be quite up to doing on their own. With home care help your senior loved one can make sure that their flower beds are weeded and looking good, the sidewalk and driveway are swept, the lights are all straight, and other chores are done to maintain the curb appeal of the house. A care provider can also supervise the lawn mowing and gardening crews to make sure that they are maintaining the lawn and keeping it looking great.