How important is it for seniors in Phoenix to socialize? Is it better for seniors to have home care?

Bill Cantrell, Owner, Home Instead Senior Care in Central Phoenix, Goodyear, Avodale & Biltmore Area speaks to you about the importance of a trusted and reliable source for elder home care in Phoenix.

Even if a parent has been a “homebody” all of their lives, it is still important to have some sort of social interaction. This keeps one from being depressed, and keeps their minds active. You might wonder where they would go to get social interaction, in addition to having a home care companion.

Here are some suggestions:

* Participate in senior groups in Phoenix. Contact your local fitness center, town hall, or information center for ideas of groups that meet in your community. Phoenix senior centers have been established to help ease the transition of aging. They plan activities such as exercise, meals, games, and trips.

* Learn new skills. It’s important to realize that as you age, you need to be involved in learning new abilities and seeking brain stimulation. Learning a different language is a good exercise for your mind. Brain teasers, cards, and mathematical puzzles are good too. Home care companions are a good resource to help you enjoy learning new skills and participating in brain stimulating activities.

* Find a part-time job or a volunteer position. Studies have shown that people who have had a variety of jobs are more apt to be interested in continuing socially as they age. Those who are more sedentary may have a more difficult time adjusting to a lonelier time of their lives.

* Attend church. Church is a great place to find support groups for the elderly.

“Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing.” Oliver Wendell Holmes