Helping Seniors Maintain a Sense of Purpose Every Day

Having a sense of purpose gives most people a reason to get up each morning and get on with their day. However as adults age, sometimes they lose their sense of purpose and become depressed or lethargic. There are many reasons that seniors can lose a sense of purpose due to health issues, Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia or a feeling of isolation.

Maintaining a Sense of Purpose

Helping your senior maintain a sense of purpose will give them renewed energy and enjoyment in life. Purpose adds meaning to everything they do and helps distract them from ailments or depressed thoughts.

What Gives Seniors Purpose?

In actuality, senior adults find purpose in the same types of things that people of every age do. Work, helping others, physical activity, and connections to other people all offer to mean to our lives. Depending on the health of the senior, you can introduce several activities that they will enjoy and find meaningful. It is also a good idea to have seniors try activities in pairs or with someone from their family to make it less intimidating.

Work

Seniors can find meaning in work, whether they are paid or volunteer. Work can be just a few hours a week tutoring, reading to someone, helping organize events or visiting new residents at a facility.

Helping Others

Seniors can help others in a myriad of ways including volunteering to visit ailing friends, accompanying others to events, reading to young children or even teaching someone to paint or draw.

Physical Activities

Physical activities will give seniors energy which helps with many health issues including alleviating depression. These activities can be walking, dancing, yoga, gardening or bird watching to name a few. If those activities are too difficult, seniors can work with clay to strengthen arms and hands.

Connections to Other People

Forging new connections is one of the easiest ways to peak seniors’ interest. Family bonds are strengthened by sharing memories, playing board games or just having a meal together. Friends can be made by attending workshops or classes, participating in activities and sharing memories such as recipes, games and unique moments together.

Contact us for more information on how you can add purpose to someone’s life.