Practical Tips on Practicing Gratitude as a Senior
When aging in place, it can seem like a challenge to do even the basics of living. Things become more difficult, and things seem gloomier than they were when you were younger. It can be hard to appreciate the small things in life, and practicing gratitude may not be something you do regularly because it feels like there is not enough to be grateful for. However, that is not true, and the more you practice gratitude and feeling grateful for things, the more mentally healthy you will be and the happier you will be aging in place. Here are some easy ways to start practicing gratitude.
Start In The Morning
One of the best things any senior can do is create a routine. Having companion care at home helps get you up and ready for the day, and as you’re sitting down drinking your morning tea or coffee, get into your journal and write. Take a few minutes to talk about what you are grateful for at the end of your journal entry, and think about all the things that happened the day before that made you smile. This is the best way to get your mind in a happy place, and it may help the day ahead go a lot smoother because you already have a good attitude about the day.
At The End
Some of you may not like the mornings, and that is okay. Instead of writing first thing in the morning, choose to reflect before you go to bed. Companion care at home can help you get into night clothes, make a cup of tea, and set you up somewhere to journal. This is where you can reflect on one thing that happened during the day that you greatly appreciate. Maybe it’s something companion care at home did for you that they didn’t need to do, or maybe it was an act of kindness from a stranger. Focusing on one event and writing about it to remember it later can help you feel grateful.
Reflect On Bad Times
Now, this doesn’t mean you should hold a grudge or even feel stuck in the emotions of the bad times. But it does mean you should remember how bad things were to enjoy this moment when things are easier. Reflecting on harder times allows you to appreciate everything you have now, and that can be wonderful when practicing gratitude.
Share With Family and Friends
You can do more than just write what you’re grateful about; you can also share it with friends and family. If companion care at home does something to help you with things, you can go ahead and tell them how much it means to you and how you appreciate it. This will not only make you feel good, but it will make them feel good, too. You can share this wonderful event with family and friends because it will make them feel good knowing you have things that are helping you thrive in life, especially while aging in place.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring companion care at home in Ardmore, PA, and the surrounding area, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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