All ages can feel compassion. It is a natural instinct in all of us. If anyone deserves to be treated with the greatest respect, it should be the elderly. They have made it possible and provided the comforts that younger people may take for granted. It is as easy as showing compassion by caring, showing kindness, and offering support to ease discomfort. Here are some senior care tips and ways to show compassion to older adults:
Enhance the environment
Compassionate care is about helping loved ones to feel better. This can be done by making the environment more peaceful and relaxing. You can reduce background noise, eliminate distractions, and provide distance between you and your patient when you speak.
Recognize and assess deficits
Seniors with dementia may experience memory lapses or become delusional. This can make it difficult to provide the best care for your loved one. You can help them recognize their concerns and assess their needs. Effective communication techniques can be used to help seniors with hearing impairments. This will prevent them from being startled when they are eating, watching TV, or resting.
Be positive
Positive attitudes are known to lead to positive outcomes, which is important when caring for those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. How others feel can be affected by our choices of words, actions, and environments. Research shows that people with positive attitudes are half as likely to develop Alzheimer’s and dementia in older adults than those who do not. Positive attitudes can make older adults feel more at ease and improve their overall well-being.
Engage more often
It makes older adults feel more comfortable around you when you interact with them. It can be overwhelming to care for someone in crisis. But try to make it easier by engaging with them more often. Spend some time with them to share stories and interact with their interests. This will make them feel better and can even help to rekindle relationships that have been broken or spark new ones.
At Reflections Assisted Living, we understand the importance of providing compassionate care to our seniors and strive to do just that. Our Director Of Resident Care, Chelsea Jordon, explains that, “Compassion is when you gain the desire to help someone who is not doing well and could use a helping hand. We make sure to train all staff members to be able to provide the best quality care, while understanding how to be compassionate while doing so.” Our expertise and forward-thinking philosophy drive us to continue providing the very best care for families and their loved ones.
Seniors require special care and every individual is unique. Visit Reflections Assisted Living at Carolina Forest today to find out more about our assisted living community and other services.
Like our Facebook page for more great info about assisted living and memory care.
Reflections Assisted Living at Carolina Forest
219 Middleburg Dr
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-0700
https://www.reflectionsassistedliving.com/