How to age well
Home Instead Basingstoke provides home care in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas of north Hampshire. We offer support at home for the elderly, to help make their later years comfortable and fulfilling.
We believe in independence, dignity and joy in later life.
Anyone for tennis, Dennis?
Taking steps to remain as healthy and active as possible can be vital.
Despite slowing down, activity levels need to be maintained – from tennis, golf, swimming, walking or the gym to seated exercises and gentle work-outs; even just singing along to favourite songs will help to get the heart and lungs working.
Wordle, Myrtle?
Physical activity helps the mind too, but further mental stimulation remains important in helping to maintain mental faculties.
Pursuing hobbies or developing new skills can be great for this and some people even set out to learn a new language!
Mindfulness, a technique to live in the moment and be more aware, can help address stress and promote calmness.
Crosswords and puzzles can be stimulating and fun, and can be made into opportunities for social interaction as well.
Meat & two veg, Reg?
Nutrition for older adults can be a serious concern. Loss of interest in food, loss of appetite and difficulties in preparing food can present a risk of malnutrition, and malnutrition is not necessarily accompanied by weight loss.
Regular balanced and healthy meals remain as important as they are for the rest of us.
Many families provide elderly parents with home-made meals to keep in the freezer, and a walk to the pub for lunch would tick several boxes for your elderly relative.
How can home care help?
Home care helps people to age well by enabling them to stay at home longer. By providing a little subtle support where needed, home care can address those minor challenges which threaten the elderly person’s ability to remain independent and happy at home, whilst also nurturing emotional and mental health.
To help maintain activity levels, companionship care can include going out for walks or other forms of gentle exercise. Here are our suggestions for parks and gardens to visit around Basingstoke, and here are some ideas for other exercise and wellness activities.
We aim always to provide mental stimulation, through meaningful relationships between carers and clients. Visits can be based around conversation and activities at home or in the community, helping to keep clients socially connected, addressing loneliness and boredom.
Challenging housekeeping chores, including shopping and meal preparation, can also be taken care of, leaving the elderly person worry-free.
Exactly the support you want
As needs progress, the home care service can be adjusted to continue providing support exactly where needed.
Is maintaining standards of personal care becoming a challenge? The home care service can easily be adjusted to include personal care, to help with the morning shower routine and getting ready for the day.
Maybe night times are a concern – whether it’s someone to sleep in the adjacent room to provide a feeling of safety, or someone to be on hand for overnight trips to the toilet, support can be provided through overnight care.
In due course, the best solution might be live-in care – your own carer living in your home to provide exactly the support you want, when you want it throughout the day.
Experience home care that’s personalised, compassionate and dedicated to enhancing your life.
To find out more about our home care services please give us a ring on 01256 840 660,
email us at basingstoke@homeinstead.co.uk,
visit: Home Care in Basingstoke
or click on the enquiry button above.