{"id":2373,"date":"2021-08-20T07:00:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T07:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/?p=2373"},"modified":"2022-07-12T18:17:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T18:17:23","slug":"homebound-senior-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/homebound-senior-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Simple Homebound Senior Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2373\" class=\"elementor elementor-2373\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a1f8552 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a1f8552\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3533d1a4\" data-id=\"3533d1a4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4e8ae3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4e8ae3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 15-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do you know an elderly person who is stuck at home? Then read on for simple homebound senior activities.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbd49bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbd49bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 15-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Abby Services of Fort Myers and Cape Coral has tips for homebound senior activities to help keep your loved one happy, healthy, and engaged.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a74898 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a74898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether it is due to the risks of COVID, or simply due to limited mobility seniors in Fort Myers and Cape Coral may find themselves homebound.\u00a0<\/p><p>Seniors choosing to remain at home because they are concerned about their personal safety or health may have limited opportunities for activity. That&#8217;s why it is important to consider options and opportunities for daily activity.<\/p><p>Let&#8217;s face it, there is only so much isolation anyone can take before they get restless. \u00a0That&#8217;s why we thought it would be great to share these tips to help, keep your senior who is stuck in-home active, engaged, and healthy.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf8ea6e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"cf8ea6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Help-Homebound-Seniors-Stay-Active.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Homebound Senior Activities<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17bcbf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17bcbf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Being stuck at the home can be tough. It is physically and emotionally draining. That&#8217;s why the tip sheet above focuses on positive activities to keep your elderly loved one moving, active, and engaged.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07861fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07861fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"font-weight: bolder; font-size: 16px; white-space: normal;\">Here are some homebound senior activities that may help :<\/span><\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0213ca4 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"0213ca4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-dumbbell\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M104 96H56c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v104H8c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v48c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8h24v104c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h48c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24zm528 128h-24V120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-48c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v272c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h48c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V288h24c4.4 0 8-3.6 8-8v-48c0-4.4-3.6-8-8-8zM456 32h-48c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v168H256V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-48c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v400c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h48c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V288h128v168c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h48c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Exercise<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daa8994 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"daa8994\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are many resources to help in-home seniors find exercises they can do. Youtube is an excellent resource to find homebound senior activities and there are many other resources online. This recent post includes <a href=\"https:\/\/abbyservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Starting-A-Fitness-Routine-1.pdf\">practical suggestions for seniors starting a fitness routine.\u00a0<\/a><\/p><p>Some seniors may need additional input and support to safely develop and execute a safe and effective workout routine. Fortunately, there are in-home services that can assist with this as well. We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/livewellhealthmanagement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Livewell Health<\/a> to get started with an in-home exercise routine tailored to your individual needs.\u00a0<\/p><p>Routine exercise is one of the most important homebound senior activities to incorporate into your day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f3021 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"11f3021\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-guitar\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M502.63 39L473 9.37a32 32 0 0 0-45.26 0L381.46 55.7a35.14 35.14 0 0 0-8.53 13.79L360.77 106l-76.26 76.26c-12.16-8.76-25.5-15.74-40.1-19.14-33.45-7.78-67-.88-89.88 22a82.45 82.45 0 0 0-20.24 33.47c-6 18.56-23.21 32.69-42.15 34.46-23.7 2.27-45.73 11.45-62.61 28.44C-16.11 327-7.9 409 47.58 464.45S185 528 230.56 482.52c17-16.88 26.16-38.9 28.45-62.71 1.76-18.85 15.89-36.13 34.43-42.14a82.6 82.6 0 0 0 33.48-20.25c22.87-22.88 29.74-56.36 22-89.75-3.39-14.64-10.37-28-19.16-40.2L406 151.23l36.48-12.16a35.14 35.14 0 0 0 13.79-8.53l46.33-46.32a32 32 0 0 0 .03-45.22zM208 352a48 48 0 1 1 48-48 48 48 0 0 1-48 48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Hobbies<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d9432c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d9432c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If your homebound senior already has a hobby, chances are they have already explored this option. A great suggestion is to help your loved one explore new hobbies. Learning new things not only fights off boredom but can help stimulate the mind and body thus staving off other medical issues.\u00a0<\/p><p>Exploring new hobbies can be an excellent source for new homebound senior activities. Some examples of hobbies that foster homebound senior activities include learning guitar or another instrument, learning a new language, or different crafts like needlework, crocheting, or model building.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5af0dab elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"5af0dab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-tv\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M592 0H48A48 48 0 0 0 0 48v320a48 48 0 0 0 48 48h240v32H112a16 16 0 0 0-16 16v32a16 16 0 0 0 16 16h416a16 16 0 0 0 16-16v-32a16 16 0 0 0-16-16H352v-32h240a48 48 0 0 0 48-48V48a48 48 0 0 0-48-48zm-16 352H64V64h512z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Online Communities<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12dd15e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12dd15e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The internet presents an abundance of opportunities for seniors stuck in-home to connect with individuals from around the world. Of course, a tech-savvy senior can also easily communicate with friends and family.\u00a0<\/p><p>Not sure where to start to find online homebound senior activities? AARP has a vibrant <a href=\"https:\/\/community.aarp.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">senior online community<\/a> with many interests. The internet has many suggestions for homebound senior activities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a88f934 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"a88f934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chess\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M74 208H64a16 16 0 0 0-16 16v16a16 16 0 0 0 16 16h15.94A535.78 535.78 0 0 1 64 384h128a535.78 535.78 0 0 1-15.94-128H192a16 16 0 0 0 16-16v-16a16 16 0 0 0-16-16h-10l33.89-90.38a16 16 0 0 0-15-21.62H144V64h24a8 8 0 0 0 8-8V40a8 8 0 0 0-8-8h-24V8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8h-16a8 8 0 0 0-8 8v24H88a8 8 0 0 0-8 8v16a8 8 0 0 0 8 8h24v32H55.09a16 16 0 0 0-15 21.62zm173.16 251.58L224 448v-16a16 16 0 0 0-16-16H48a16 16 0 0 0-16 16v16L8.85 459.58A16 16 0 0 0 0 473.89V496a16 16 0 0 0 16 16h224a16 16 0 0 0 16-16v-22.11a16 16 0 0 0-8.84-14.31zm92.77-157.78l-3.29 82.2h126.72l-3.29-82.21 24.6-20.79A32 32 0 0 0 496 256.54V198a6 6 0 0 0-6-6h-26.38a6 6 0 0 0-6 6v26h-24.71v-26a6 6 0 0 0-6-6H373.1a6 6 0 0 0-6 6v26h-24.71v-26a6 6 0 0 0-6-6H310a6 6 0 0 0-6 6v58.6a32 32 0 0 0 11.36 24.4zM384 304a16 16 0 0 1 32 0v32h-32zm119.16 155.58L480 448v-16a16 16 0 0 0-16-16H336a16 16 0 0 0-16 16v16l-23.15 11.58a16 16 0 0 0-8.85 14.31V496a16 16 0 0 0 16 16h192a16 16 0 0 0 16-16v-22.11a16 16 0 0 0-8.84-14.31z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Play Games<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e839941 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e839941\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are many stimulating and enjoyable games many of which a senior may not be aware of. Games that can be played individually or together are an option.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-721db1f elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"721db1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-broom\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256.47 216.77l86.73 109.18s-16.6 102.36-76.57 150.12C206.66 523.85 0 510.19 0 510.19s3.8-23.14 11-55.43l94.62-112.17c3.97-4.7-.87-11.62-6.65-9.5l-60.4 22.09c14.44-41.66 32.72-80.04 54.6-97.47 59.97-47.76 163.3-40.94 163.3-40.94zM636.53 31.03l-19.86-25c-5.49-6.9-15.52-8.05-22.41-2.56l-232.48 177.8-34.14-42.97c-5.09-6.41-15.14-5.21-18.59 2.21l-25.33 54.55 86.73 109.18 58.8-12.45c8-1.69 11.42-11.2 6.34-17.6l-34.09-42.92 232.48-177.8c6.89-5.48 8.04-15.53 2.55-22.44z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Housework<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1355894 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1355894\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although not necessarily enjoyable for everyone housework is active and productive. Having a routine cleaning and maintenance schedule is a reliable way to stay engaged.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebf88e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ebf88e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do you need a caregiver in Fort Myers or Cape Coral? Maybe...<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d66ae88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d66ae88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Of course, these suggestions will not meet the needs of every senior who is stuck in-home. Some may not be able to accomplish these things independently or some may require support to manage and accomplish these things.<\/p><p>That&#8217;s why having a private in-home caregiver from Abby Services is a great option. You can use these recommendations to help provide suggestions to your caregiver to help your homebound seniors stay happy, healthy, and engaged. Just call Abby Services at 239-590-0861.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c9845e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c9845e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Abby Services caregivers are available short or long term to help meet your in-home care needs.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-190197b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"190197b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ee48bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ee48bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>In addition to assisting with activities, a private caregiver from Abby Services can do so much! Caregivers are available for as little as 4 hours one time, all the way through 24\/7 to provide in-home support for as long as you need.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7a7e23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7a7e23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The following are examples of some common situations that require short-term senior care.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b95ea3f elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"b95ea3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\"><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-dot-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">One time 4-hour in-home caregiver visit.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-dot-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Brief respite visit to give a family caregiver a break.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-dot-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Have a professional caregiver accompany your loved one to an important doctor&#8217;s appointment.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-dot-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Short-term coverage for a primary caregiver.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-dot-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Postoperative support while recovering.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-dot-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Caregiver support and monitoring for safety during acute (short-term) periods of confusion.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2098717 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2098717\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Many patients and their families do not consider working with a private caregiver until an emergency.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b0c2af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b0c2af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>This is understandable. We all want to remain independent. Seeking a private caregiver is an easy thing to put off. Recognizing that a private caregiver is needed can also be a difficult reality to confront.<\/p><p>It is often only when an emergency occurs that a private caregiver is even considered. At Abby Services we can help find a caregiver after an emergency, but we encourage clients to consider having a caregiver to avoid these emergency situations.<\/p><p>Best of all your private caregiver can help be sure your homebound senior activities are safe, effective, and reqarding.<\/p><p>Finding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/home-care\/info-2018\/hiring-caregiver.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safe effective home care worker<\/a> can be challenging. However, when a short-term senior caregiver is needed we are there. We are on call 24\/7 to help families in Fort Myers and Cape Coral with their emergency last-minute needs. Our services are designed to be flexible to meet clients\u2019 and their families&#8217; needs. \u00a0Short or long term we can help.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know an elderly person who is stuck at home? Then read on for simple homebound senior activities. Abby Services of Fort Myers and Cape Coral has tips for homebound senior activities to help keep your loved one happy, healthy, and engaged. 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