Ways to keep aging family member mentally healthy during a pandemic

1. Ways to keep aging family member mentally healthy during a pandemic For everyone, 2020 has been one of the most difficult year because of the hazardous and still ongoing COVID pandemic. Coronavirus has made life difficult for everyone, and it severely affected the aging population. Studies show that COVID is more deadly and contagious for people above the age of 60 years. Many old age people have been under self-quarantine for quite a long time, and this isolation has also taken a toll on their mental health. As one of the providers for caretaker services in Kalyan we ensure that your aging loved ones can stay physically and mentally healthy during these times. Further, let’s have a look at some important tips that can be used for keeping the mental health of old aging people intact during this pandemic. Stay connected socially It's true that during this pandemic, people went into isolation not for weeks but for months to stay safe from the Corona Virus. But we are living in the digital why not use it for the benefit of keeping in touch with a friend even from home. Make some time from your day to day schedule and call your buddies, your children, and grandchildren. Rather than just making a telephone call use social media, and video chat with them. It’s really a good way to be socially active and keep your mind stress free by talking to loved ones. At our

2. facility of patient care services in kalyan we encourage our patients to talk to their relatives and friend at least twice a day so that they don’t get bored. Keep Check on Diet & Do Exercise Because of total isolation and lockdown, most of the old age are at home. Usually, before the pandemic old age people often go to walk in the evening, stay active a little more, but the situation is completely different now. With restricted or no movement the anxiety level of old people are increasing. Hence it is very important for them to participate in some kind of in- house exercise, play some simple indoor games. Eating habits are also a major concern for old age people. Because of staying at home this much some have lost the appetite whereas some are eating too much. This can have a very negative impact on the health of the elderly. Therefore it becomes very crucial for old people to eat a balanced diet as per their daily calorie consumption and energy required for day to day task. Being patient care taker in kalyan we at Karmabhumi pay special attention to the diet of the patient and make them participate in physical exercises as well as some mental exercise via games like chess etc. ==================================================================================== Publish On = patient care taker in kalyan, patient care services in kalyan, caretaker services in Kalyan ====================================================================================