Is your elderly loved one feeling down recently? If so, they don’t have to keep feeling like that. There are things that your elderly loved one can do and that you can help with to boost their happiness.

Sending Letters in the Mail

If your elderly loved one is feeling sad or down, it could be because they aren’t hearing much from their loved ones or seeing them much. It might help them to get letters in the mail that they can read. Then, if they want to, you or in-home care providers can help them to send letters back to those who send them to their home. Letters can be personalized and they are a lot more fun than just getting a text. Plus, getting a hand-written letter in the mail can really brighten your elderly loved one’s day.

Delivery Boxes

Another thing that could possibly boost your elderly loved one’s happiness is to have a delivery box sent to their house each month. There are so many different types of these boxes and some of them can even be personalized for specific products your elderly loved one would use or want. For example, you can set up a delivery box with clothes or food. Some of them even have snacks or desserts. When your elderly loved one gets the box in the mail, it could help them to feel happier and even excited looking forward to getting it.

Setting Up a Book Club

Speaking of looking forward to things, wouldn’t it be fun to set up a book club or painting club with your elderly loved one? If they are into reading or art, this would be something they could look forward to every so often. It will also give them the opportunity to spend time with you, other family members, or even friends. If there aren’t many people who could show up, the in-home care providers may read a book or paint with your elderly loved one, too.

Conclusion

There are so many things in this world that can boost a person’s happiness. If your elderly loved one’s mood is low, hopefully, some of the ideas that were mentioned here today can help them to start feeling better.

It is important to keep an eye on depression, however. If nothing seems to help your elderly loved one, they may want or need to see a doctor about depression treatments.

Sources
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7714252/

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