Every human being needs to have a self-care routine for their mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing. Especially seniors at senior care homes in Kochi need to follow a strict self-care routine to continue a healthy & independent lifestyle.
Here are some of the activities for them to try:
Connect With Others
Many studies show that a senior person is more resilient and self-sufficient when they are socially connected. Here are some ways to stay connected and be social with your friends & family:
- Call family & friends over the phone
- Check on your friends at the retirement home.
- Exercise safely
- Join groups, indoor games, and clubs to explore your hobbies.
- Spend time outside and stay connected to nature
Give Thanks
When you can show your gratitude for the things you have and had in life, your physical and psychological health improves to great heights. You experience happiness, life satisfaction, higher self-esteem, less negativity, etc.
Ways to inculcate a sense of gratitude
- Wake up every morning thanking the Lord, good health, for a good home, and for giving your family & friends.
- Take part in charities like talking to communities that need someone to talk to over the phone. Connecting with people less fortunate than you give a sense of purpose.
- Keep your gratitude journal to write about mall things you are thankful about and about things that make you happy.
- Practice mindfulness by observing your surroundings, enjoying the weather, nature, listen to your favorite music, etc.
- Show gratitude to people who help you daily.
Practice Meditation & Yoga
Meditation and Yoga at retirement homes in Kochi help our seniors to relax their bodies and mind. These techniques reduce stress & increase peace.
- Go for a walk to enjoy the sights, sounds, and even smells of nature.
- Listen to relaxing music or sound while doing yoga.
- Meditate
- Practice breathing exercises that reduce toxic levels in your blood and clear your brain.
- Take in your surroundings. See things as you never have before, appreciating the uniqueness of your place and time.
- Use aromatherapy to calm and experience peace.
Pray
Spiritual well-being is a very important part of self-care. Assisted living home for elders in Kochi has 24 x 7 pastoral care to ensure the spiritual well-being of our inmates. Pray to the higher power and stay connected to your soul. Self-realization is the biggest spiritual journey one can take. It gives you peace and harmony at this age.
- Pray at a set time.
- Pray by journaling.
- Pray with a friend or a group
Read a Book
Reading is not only entertainment but also a great stress buster. Reading lowers blood pressure levels, decreases heart rates, and evokes happy hormones. Reading is a great way to enhance your knowledge in any particular field. We have a great library of our inmates.
Wake The Artist in YOU
Art and creativity is a great way to exercise your mind and reduce stress. There are many fun activities to do like:
- Compose a poem
- Draw or paint a picture
- Cook something new
- Grow a garden
- Take pictures
- Start a scrapbook
- Write stories.
Here at Samraksha we promote self-care and offer assistance to maintain an active & healthy life for our inmates.
