At the end of a senior’s life, depending on the circumstances, they may need extended help around the house. This may come in the form of 24-hour home care or even something more like hospice care. But what is hospice care? Hospice is a form of care that provides support and comfort to individuals nearing the end of their life due to a terminal illness. The goal of hospice is to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while managing pain and symptoms. Whether or not your senior has hospice care or 24-hour home care, maintaining a routine is still important. Here is why your loved one should focus on maintaining a routine.

It Can Help Keep Them Active

One of the most important things your senior can keep doing is moving around every day. They may think it is useless because they are in hospice or near the end of their life, but working out has many uses. Even in hospice care, working out can help maintain muscle strength, mobility, and overall well-being, enhancing comfort and contributing to a higher quality of life during this stage. Sticking to a routine can help them stay as independent as possible during this part of their life. The end is natural for everyone, and it is important to embrace this stage of life as gracefully as possible, that can be done with a good routine that 24-hour home care can help a senior maintain.

Routines Help With Mental Health

The end of life may be one of the most challenging phases to accept and understand. Focusing on mental health and accepting this transition in life can be done with the right routine. This may include going to therapy, group therapy, connecting with others in hospice care, or going through the same stage of life. Routines can help a senior maintain a sense of purpose in life, which will help improve their mental health.

It Will Improve a Seniors Mood

It’s not always easy to be happy during this stage of life, but routines can help ensure a senior knows what’s going on and boost their moods. Knowing what to expect every day can help a senior enjoy their day and release stress and anxiety. People are creatures of habit, which doesn’t change much as someone ages. If they need more help sticking to a routine, it’s time to look at 24-hour home care or some kind of hospice home for your elderly loved one. Both are excellent options for the end of life.

Routines Help a Senior Sleep

It can be hard to sleep at night; as you age, you often go through different sleep patterns. If your loved one is not sleeping well, it may be because they do not stick to a daytime routine. When they wake up and go to sleep at the same time, their bodies start to get with the routine too. So, even if they do not feel tired, their bodies may start to know they are tired to help get them to bed on time and sleep well.

If you are considering 24-hour home care in Katy, TX for an aging loved one, please call the caring staff at At Your Side Home Care. We will answer all of your senior care questions. Call today: (832) 271-1600.

At Your Side Home Care, provides exceptional home care for seniors and families in Houston, West Houston, Katy, Memorial, The Heights, Spring Valley, Garden Oaks, Hunters Creek, River Oaks, Hilshire Village, Galleria, Cinco Ranch, Spring Branch, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenburg, Piney Point, Bay City and surrounding areas.

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Donna Wrabel, LMSW

Co-Owner at At Your Side Home Care

For most of us, the word "home" evokes warm feelings of comfort, security and well-being. For older adults, home also means holding tight to cherished memories and maintaining self-esteem and independence. When illness, injury or age make life a little more challenging, remaining at home in a comfortable, familiar environment encourages recovery and enhances the quality of life. Home can be defined as a private residence, an independent or assisted living facility or even a short term stay in the hospital, we recognize the additional benefits provided by a personal, professional assistant.

Our Certified Nurse Aides, 24-Hour Live-in Assistants and Home Health Aides are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of 24-hour Telephone Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed. To learn more about our homecare services see our homecare services page.

Different people need different levels of homecare. To meet the requirements of our clients, At Your Side Homecare maintains consistent staffing levels of caring professionals. Homecare service is available for as little as a few hours a week, or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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