Summer is the perfect time to get out on the porch and enjoy some nice, fresh air. If your elderly loved one has a porch to enjoy, why not take some steps to help her enjoy it more often? This can be a great place for your loved one’s companion care at home provider to join her during visits.
Getting the porch ready to enjoy
It’s never too late to clear off the clutter and make a nice outdoor haven for your elderly loved one. It doesn’t need to be fancy, but it should be comfortable so that your elderly loved one will enjoy sitting outside. Wicker chairs may look great on a porch, as do rocking chairs, but they’re not always the most comfortable. Look for a chair with cushions to invite your loved one to sit for a spell. Adding a little table next to the chair will give her a place to set down a drink, put down her book, and have a phone nearby. For having some company, consider a couple of chairs and perhaps a table for them to share a light meal, a snack, or a game.
People watching
If your loved one lives in an area with a lot of foot traffic, sitting on the porch with her companion care at home provider can provide a wonderful opportunity to people-watch. Together they can spark up short conversations with friendly faces as they walk by, admire the dogs being taken out for strolls, and feel like a part of the community. A few hours on a porch can do wonders for helping your loved one feel less lonely.
Appreciating nature
Perhaps your loved one doesn’t see a lot of people from her porch but she has a great view of some trees and grass. Plants usually attract birds and small critters like squirrels and rabbits. You can make those areas even more hospitable by adding in some elements they would enjoy. Bird feeders and bird baths are always appreciated by the local feathered community. Place a couple of binoculars on the porch for your loved one and her companion care at home provider to watch all of the beautiful birds that now flock to her home.
Weather spotting
On a warm summer day, nothing is better than sitting on the porch and watching a storm roll in. From a nice, safely covered area, your loved one can watch lightning light up the sky and enjoy the gentle rumble of thunder. Of course, once that storm gets close, it’s time to head inside.
The porch is also a great place to enjoy the sunrise and sunset, even if it’s not facing directly east or west. Your loved one can enjoy those golden hours from any angle.
Playing games
Finally, put a couple of simple games on the porch for your loved one to enjoy with her companion care at home provider when they visit or any friends that happen to stop by. Card games and verbal games (Like I Spy or 20 Questions) are the easiest to play while relaxing outside.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Companion Care at Home Services in Baltimore MD, please contact the caring staff at Vital Sign Home Care today. (410) 814-0258
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