Think about a typical day in the life of a senior citizen. Hopefully, it provides a number of positive and enriching experiences: enjoying breakfast, engaging in a favorite hobby or interest, visiting with a relative or friend, watching a popular television show. However, there’s a difference between positivity and purpose; and the need for a life rich with meaning and purpose is very important, specifically in the life of senior loved ones.
Viktor Frankl, world-renowned psychiatrist and survivor of the Holocaust, explains poignantly, “What matters is not the meaning in life in general, but rather the specific meaning of a person’s life at a given moment.”
For people whose identity happens to be centered on a job and raising a family, and who now have reached a season of retirement and fulfilled family responsibilities, it can be hard to find other meaningful activities for older adults. At Midnight Sun Home Care, we make it a main priority to help seniors access their passions and channel them into purposeful experiences, such as:
And, get in touch with Midnight Sun Home Care for the personalized in-home support that can help older adults find satisfaction and purpose, while remaining secure and comfortable within the familiarity of home. We're able to provide transportation to interesting and enjoyable activities for older adults, help plan and implement ideas to accomplish right in the home, or take care of a few of the everyday tasks around the home, including cleaning and cooking, enabling family members to enjoy high quality time with each other. You can reach us any time at (907) 677-7890 to discuss senior companion care in Anchorage, AK that may help meet your goals.