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Age-related changes may make life a little more challenging, but it doesn’t have to take your social life!

A caregiver can help you stay on top of your social game – or golf game – by taking on some of the grunt work.

Here’s an example of what a social senior’s week might look like and how a caregiver can help.

  • Monday – Attending the tennis and golf club; caregiver drives and carries your equipment
  • Tuesday – Hosting a bridge game at your home; caregiver prepares and serves the food and drinks
  • Wednesday – Having birthday lunch with a friend; caregiver picks up a card and gift and drives you to and from the restaurant
  • Thursday – The grandkids are coming to visit; caregiver prepares and serves snacks and tidies up when they leave
  • Friday – Going on a nature walk with the walking group; caregiver prepares a healthy breakfast before you go, packs snacks for you to take on your walk, and drives you to the meeting point and back
  • Saturday – Attending a wedding; caregiver takes you shopping for a gift, picks up your suit/dress from the dry cleaner, and drives you to the wedding and back
  • Sunday – A day of rest and catching up with old friends by phone and mail; caregiver tidies the house, helps you arrange the coming week’s activities, and assists with correspondence

The Health Benefits of Being Social

Maintaining a strong social network as we age has been shown to have numerous benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing.

These benefits include:

  • happiness and greater positive moods
  • increased energy
  • higher levels of physical activity
  • improved immune and cognitive function
  • lower risk of depression, anxiety, and loneliness
  • lower blood pressure
  • lower risk of diseases, including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and some cancers
  • a longer lifespan

Don’t let age-related changes slow you down and keep you from spending time doing what you love or enjoying the company of others. Consider a enlisting the help of caregiver – who are great company, too – to help you maintain your social calendar.

We’re here for you 24/7, 365 days of the year. Give us a call at 1.855.483.CARE (2273) or send us an email to info@LAServices.ca.

Brian Porter

Brian Porter

Brian Porter, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., C.P.C.A, E.P.C. Director/Owner, Living Assistance Services (LAS) in the Regions of York, Simcoe and Georgina. He returned to Canada in August in 2013 for his third career, joining Living Assistance Service in Toronto as its Vice President and Director. Living Assistance Service provides safe, personalized professional care for seniors who want help to maintain their independence and stay where they most want to be–at home.