If you currently live in a typically colder area of the country, it’s not uncommon that many people desire to move to a warmer climate after they retire, and perhaps don’t have the past responsibilities that they did in their current residence. Seniors who can financially manage having two residences often keep one place in their original home area and then purchase or rent another residence in a warmer part of the country. A nickname that has come into fashion for these individuals is snowbirds. If you’re still hesitant about your loved one’s move, contact a snowbird services group.
Snowbirds get to enjoy the best of both worlds. They enjoy the more temperate and enjoyable summers up north and soak in the sun and fresh air down south during the colder months of the year. Snowbirds are actually avoiding the snow and looking to stay away from both the extreme heat of the south and the extreme cold of the north.
Five Great Reasons to Become a Snowbird
Vitamin D!
The body needs Vitamin D to remain healthy and strong, and one of the best ways to get it is from the sun. While it’s important to be safe in the sun and protect your skin, it’s also healthy to get out, enjoy fresh air, and soak up a bit of sun daily when possible. The sun helps the body produce Vitamin D, which is essential for bone health. Since seniors lose bone density as they age, the sun can help slow that progress.
Better Mental Health
Year-round nice weather can help keep spirits light in many ways. From more activities to participate in, to easier access to events and exercise, it helps the brain remain positive. Lack of sun and fresh air can lead to depression and isolation, so when those weather variables are gone, it opens up more opportunities for your loved one to do what he loves.
Improved Sleep
Sleep is essential for the body to remain healthy by having the time it needs to rest and repair. While winter months may make a person feel like they want to sleep all of the time or lie in bed, warm weather and bright days actually help a person sleep better at night, making sleep more beneficial.
Year-round Activities to Do
Since your elderly loved one doesn’t work anymore or doesn’t have children to raise and keep him busy, boredom can easily set in if they don’t find activities to engage in. When living in cold-weather climates, it can be hard to get to the places they need to participate in activities that will help them feel better physically, mentally, and socially. Nice, mild weather makes getting to locations and participating in activities much easier for many seniors.
Safer Driving
If your loved one doesn’t like driving at night or on icy roads, living in an area that doesn’t get snow or ice all winter long can help him remain more independent.
Snowbird Services
Snowbird services can help your loved one with any daily living activities that they need help with, so they can live safely and happily in their new warm community. You won’t worry about him being so far away if you know a snowbird services team is there, ready to help when and if they need it.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Snowbird Services in Fayette County, PA, please contact the caring staff at Extended Family Care Pittsburgh today. Call 412-241-7292
Extended Family Care Pittsburgh is a Trusted Home Care Agency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving Allegheny County, Beaver County, Butler County, Fayette County, Mercer County, Washington County, as well as the North Hills, South Hills, Fox Chapel, Monroeville, Murrysville, Oakland, Plum Boro, and Squirrel Hill areas.
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