The world is made up of a variety of different relationships and these can be so powerful for keeping your elderly family member’s brain strong. Every type of relationship has something different to offer your aging adult, too. Here are just a few of the relationship types that your aging adult might want to include more of in her life.

Friendships and Family Relationships

Some of the most common relationships for your elderly family member are likely to be friends and other family members. If your senior’s friends and family are scattered, there are still ways for them to keep in touch. Help your elderly family member to use as many of these different techniques as she can to maintain strong relationships with the people she cares about.

Other Social Activities

Neighbors, other support group members, and even senior care providers can also add a social element to your elderly family member’s day. These are folks who may not know your elderly family member as well as her friends and family, but they help to bring a touch of joy to her life. Some of these folks might be people that your aging adult sees less often, but that doesn’t make them less important in her life.

Volunteering and Making a Difference

Some aging adults find that making a difference and volunteering in their communities is a piece to the socializing puzzle that they’ve been missing. Often older adults were too busy with families and careers earlier in their lives to volunteer the way that they wanted to. Doing so now can give them a boost to their self-esteem that helps them to feel involved in their community.

Pets

Humans aren’t the only important relationships your aging adult might enjoy. Having a pet around gives your elderly family member someone else to care for and can be a tremendous source of comfort. If your senior is able to have a pet, consider the benefits of helping her to find the right one. Visiting an animal shelter together can help her to find just the right new friend.

If your elderly family member doesn’t enjoy being excessively social, that’s okay, too. What you’re striving for is a balance that keeps her from isolating herself.

If you or an aging senior are considering hiring in-home senior care in Lewisville, TX, please contact the caring staff at Ray of Sunshine today! (940) 442-5374.

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Cynthia Ferris

Owner at Ray of Sunshine Senior Care

Cynthia has a long history of serving others. As she and her husband traveled the US and overseas while he served in the military, Cynthia worked in a variety of public service positions with city governments and non-profits. After her husband retired, they returned to the DFW area to be closer to family. As an only child, Cynthia was preparing to help care for her aging parents but was stunned when both parents were diagnosed with cancer.

At the same time, she and her husband were faced with the care of his father on the west coast which presented the unique challenges of long-distance care. These events led to a crash course in the senior care industry and her unending dedication to helping seniors and families in similar circumstances. When not working Cynthia enjoys cooking, gardening and traveling with a focus on visiting State and National Parks.

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