We all need to connect and socialize to survive and thrive. Loneliness and social isolation have a negative effect on one’s mental well-being especially the Older Adults who live alone.

Let me ask you these questions:
1. Do you have ageing parents or Loved ones who live alone?
2. How often do you call or visit them?

Loneliness is a distressing feeling of being alone and separated while social isolation is staying away from people.

Every older adult deserves a company that will encourage meaningful and productive activities. Either a formal or informal care worker to interact with regularly.

Here are three (3) ways to stay connected with our services at Rehoboth Center for Elderly Care:

3.   Engage the RCEC Care Caller Team to bring friendship and companionship to your older adults. This service is suitable for those who have little social contact or who would like to make a new friend. 

This service is confidential and a paid service. Currently operates only in Abuja, Lagos and Jos alone.

PLEASE NOTE:
All our care team and volunteer members are properly vetted, references checked and given in-house training. So, safety is guaranteed. They are matched with Elders based on mutual interests, personalities and location. The Care Caller Team and the elders are supported by coordinators.

To schedule this service call/ WhatsApp +234 7013409154

Stay Connected Prevent Loneliness.
To your well-being

Morayo Eboh
(Nurse Mo)

As our older adults advance in age, they begin to feel worried or feel like a burden to their loved ones. We on the other side have a responsibility as their family to help them combat this feeling knowing that aging is a process that everyone must go through. To work on this feeling, we must help them improve their quality of life.

First, we need to understand what it means to help an older adult improve his/her quality of life. Which can mean different things to different elders per time. While this might look difficult to figure out we can look at communicating with them more, listen and create meaningful memories for them.

On a wider spectrum, we can focus on improving the physical, social, and mental well-being as a way to support their ageing journey.

Let’s see how:

1. Introduce physical activity to achieve a good quality of life.
Being physically active is the foundation for general wellness so having an elder participate in daily activity reduces the risk for the onset of diseases.

Exercise are proven way to improve quality of life by preventing stroke, heart disease, boost immunity, relieve anxiety, improve sleep and also lower blood pressure. So, every older adult should participate in approximately 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week, with each session lasting about 10 minutes.

2. Encourage social interactions to increase a sense of satisfaction & meaning

Social activities and interaction are ways to combat isolation. It is important for overall wellness and decreases the feeling of being depressed. Many studies have shown that constant social interactions bring about significant improvements in physical, mental, and emotional health outcomes

So, it is important that Older Adults are to engage in social activities, join communities of like minded seniors like Rehoboth Center For Elderly Care (RCEC), be involved in spiritual activities that gives a sense of satisfaction, enjoy company of family and friends. Visit places of memories. Most importantly go out to decrease that feeling of being isolated

Every day is an opportunity to socialize

3. Active Stimulation of mental wellness Improves quality of life.
Engaging in activities that stimulate the mental wellness of an older adult helps with preventing or slowing the process of conditions like Alzheimer and other forms of dementia. Because as human beings that experience the process of aging we must continue to stimulate our mental abilities and never remain stagnant. Learning must continue even with aging. Activities such as the following can stimulate continuous learning; games, puzzles, painting, reading, dancing and lots more.

Painting session with older adults of RCEC at the Town Hall session (social interactions outing edition) to keep the mind stimulated.

Support one older adult near you today to improve in his/her quality of life by sharing this information.

To your well-being

Morayo Eboh
Founder, Rehoboth Centre for Elderly Care

For more information on how to support and participate in our activities;
Please Call:+234 701 340 9154
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Visit: https://rehobothelderlycarecentre.org/meals-on-the-wheel/

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Begin with 30 minutes healthy lifestyle routine daily!

As we age, we begin to realize we’re not as strong and flexible as we used to be. Then, we wonder: what’s the best and safest way to get back in shape or improve our overall health?

How can we achieve a more flexible movement?

Here is the best way to:

• Through a healthy and fitness daily routine.
• Dancing or walking for 30 minutes every day.
• Starting slow and easy.
• Improve your pace as you stabilize.
• Hydrate (Drink water).

Note that the results of this routine are best achieved through daily discipline.

Don’t be sedentary! Take a bold step out of your comfort zone daily.

Be more flexible!
Be in better health!

Cheers to a healthy 2023.

Nurse Morayo
CEO, Rehoboth Center for Elderly Care

Took my car for cleaning at a car wash and while I was waiting for the cleaning process to be completed. An elderly man approached me for alms. Stretching my hand to give what I could afford, my eyes went straight to his feet. They were dried, cracked and his nails were brittle.

I immediately started thinking of the poor circulation those feet and skin will be exposed to.  If he gets injured or develops foot sores how slow the healing process will be.

Yes, I know that foot issues are common problem with the elderly but at the same time care must be taken to keep healthy feet that can walk, drive or even go shopping if you still do.

So I decided to do this post on how to proactively care for your feet.

5 Tips to care for your Feet

Tip #1
Exam your feet weekly for any problems. Check the top, bottom and toenails. Are they swollen, red or with blisters? Any insect bites? If you notice any changes immediately address it. Talk with your Caregivers or a health professional.

Tip #2
Wear shoes that fit well. You need to be comfortable in your shoes always. Avoid shoes that put pressure on your feet.

Tip #3
Encourage blood circulation to your feet. Don’t sit for too long, walk around. Avoid crossing your legs from too long. Don’t wear tight socks. Stretch if you have to. Just ensure you allow free flow of blood to your feet.

Tip #4
Give your feet the pampering they deserve. Carefully wash and dry your feet regularly to prevent foot odor. Prevent fungi growth by ensuring your feet are not moist always. Wear clean socks, air your shoes, cut your nails. And if you have athletes foot used recommended spray or foot powder as the case may be.

Tip #5
keep your skin well moisturized. Avoid itching. Wear protective clothing to prevent insect bites.

Do you know that you need healthy feet and ankles? because they are your most important means of movement and independence as you age.

YOUR FEET MATTER

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We saw from our last discussion what dehydration was and some effects of dehydration. Today let’s focus on prevention. Here are a few things you can do to help you as an elderly person or your loved one to consume the right amount of fluids daily. 

Note that, our body is made up of about 60% water, which is mostly stored in lean tissue that is less in the elderly. Because of this we encourage seniors to take about 2 to 3 liter’s of water per day.

 Here are a few ways to help prevent dehydration as you age: 

• Have a drink throughout the day. Rather than consuming a large amount of fluids all at once, we encourage you to drink water throughout the day. 
• Create a schedule to stay on track; have a glass of water first thing in the morning, drink with every meal, etc. 
• Keep a water bottle nearby at all times so mobility issues don’t come into play as liquids will be readily available. 
• Limit water intake before bed to diminish any incontinence fears.
• Drink/ Eat foods with high water content. Certain foods contain a high water content, like soup, yoghurt, fruits and vegetables. These foods can help you meet the daily water requirement.
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Coffee and alcohol can have a diuretic effect when taken in high quantities. This leads to a loss of body fluid and dehydration.

Infusion of fruits in your water is also an interesting way of drinking more water.

Just consume water and say goodbye to dehydration!!!

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