The sun is out much longer, the air is warm, and everything outside is turning green and blooming. Spring naturally turns everyone’s attention to renewal and the possibilities ahead of them. Home care and family caregivers can help seniors get outside more for better well-being.
Gardening is a great activity for many seniors, so why not help your loved one start her own little garden this spring?
Health Benefits of Gardening
Gardening has a plethora of health benefits for old and young alike.
- Fresh air: If the garden is outside, it gets your loved one out of the home and into some fresh air, away from all of the stale, dusty air that has built up inside the home all winter.
- Sunshine: Another perk of outdoor gardening is getting some sun. Garden in the early morning or evening to avoid the sun when it’s at its strongest to still get the benefits of all of that Vitamin D but avoid the damaging effects of those ultraviolet rays.
- Exercise: Gardening can be relaxing, but it also gets the body moving, even if it’s a small garden that just needs a bit of tending each day. From using core muscles to stand and bend, to improving dexterity by picking off dead blooms, it keeps the body active.
- Mental Health: Gardening is a great way to relieve stress by practicing mindfulness as you pull weeds or pick ripened tomatoes. It also boosts self-esteem to see the actual fruits of your labor appear before your eyes.
Great Gardens for Seniors
While every senior is different, certain gardens may attract them and get them excited about gardening this year. Let’s look at a few.
Indoor Gardens
If your loved one doesn’t have any outdoor living space or has mobility issues that make getting around outside difficult, consider having an indoor garden to help her reap the benefits of gardening. Some options include an herb garden on an indoor windowsill, a succulent garden in a pretty dish on the table, or a self-sustaining terrarium.
Patio/Porch Gardens
If your loved one has a small patio or porch, a potted garden may be perfect for her. Some plants thrive in pots like strawberries, tomatoes, radishes, and just about every flower. Help her find plants that will thrive in the type of sunlight she gets on her porch or patio to increase her chances of success.
Outdoor Gardens
If your loved one has a yard and is still able to enjoy it, her options for outdoor gardens are endless. From butterfly flower beds to raised gardens full of vegetables for bountiful harvests, she can let her green thumb thrive in an outside garden.
Gardening Help Tips
If your elderly loved one needs a bit of assistance with keeping her garden healthy – whether indoor or outdoor – consider having her home care provider add a little garden care to their weekly visits. With indoor gardens, a home care provider can help remind your loved one about watering and fertilizing her garden as needed.
If your loved one is growing any produce but has dexterity problems, her home care provider can help her pick ripe fruit or deadhead expired blooms. Your loved one will still enjoy all the benefits of having her garden while getting the help she needs to keep it healthy and last all summer long.
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