Animal Therapy
Animals are not judgmental creatures which allow people to open up to share stories, feelings and emotions. For elderly loved ones, an encounter with a therapy animal can trigger memories of their own pets or childhood. Seeing a furry four-legged friend can brighten someone’s day especially for seniors who are in a nursing facility. The fun thing about animal therapy is that they come in all shapes and sizes. There are therapy dogs, miniature horses, llamas and even birds that help people and make their lives easier. Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto, FL trains dogs for many jobs from guiding the blind, helping public service professionals and simply becoming a companion. Learn more about what they do here.
Music Therapy
Music has been known to help improve responses in patients even dating back to World War I and II when community members would play to injured soldiers. Music therapy can also help provide an outlet to people who are unable to speak. Many people know how music can transport you back in time to a certain place or time. If you’re a caregiver or spend a lot of time with your aging loved one, try bringing some music from their era next time you visit. It could make their day. Learn more about music therapy here and how it could help your loved one.
Art Therapy
Art is known as an outlet of expression and for those suffering from disabilities or conditions it can allow them to express themselves in ways that typical therapy could not allow. There are so many different types of art that it allows people with different disabilities to express themselves as well. For example, if someone has arthritis in their hands and is unable to hold a pencil or paintbrush, they could instead try finger painting. Art therapy also helps people build social skills and improve their overall functionality. To see if your loved one could benefit from art therapy, visit here.
Secure Aging hopes that some of the ideas listed above can help improve the condition of your aging loved one. We can help make life easier by tracking monthly income and expenses, as well as fully advocating for our clients’ well-being and safety. We are here to help make your life easier and keep your loved ones safe.
