Our Life Enrichment Activities Program<\/h1><\/div>Lighten loneliness and live life more fully with LEAP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>At HomeWell Care Services, we\u2019ve seen how social isolation and loneliness can negatively impact a client\u2019s health, well-being and quality of life. It\u2019s often more serious than we realize; ongoing, extended periods of seclusion increase the risk for depression, dementia and other serious chronic medical conditions. To solve this problem affecting countless seniors and others who are homebound, we created our Life Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP). With LEAP, our clients get to do the things they love alongside their dedicated HomeWell caregiver and break the monotony of being home alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nOur Life Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP) enhances home care with activities designed to eliminate boredom and vastly improve the enjoyment of life. Our thorough assessment of each client\u2019s abilities allows us to tailor engagement opportunities to them. Simple activities like an afternoon excursion or learning a craft can vastly improve the quality and enjoyment of life. Clients benefit from more companionship activities and the chance to explore new things, both of which help keep their spirits young and vital.<\/span><\/p>\nStudies show that people who engage in meaningful, productive activities with others tend to live longer, experience improved moods, and maintain a continued sense of purpose. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Did you know?<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/h4><\/div>\n- \n
Older adults are at increased risk for loneliness and social isolation due to factors such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing loss<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Social isolation is associated with an approximately 50% increased risk of dementia, a 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>Source: <\/span>National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Leap activities can include:<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Learning](\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/base-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/07\/yarn.png\" "\\"yarn\\"")
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Lighten loneliness and live life more fully with LEAP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>At HomeWell Care Services, we\u2019ve seen how social isolation and loneliness can negatively impact a client\u2019s health, well-being and quality of life. It\u2019s often more serious than we realize; ongoing, extended periods of seclusion increase the risk for depression, dementia and other serious chronic medical conditions. To solve this problem affecting countless seniors and others who are homebound, we created our Life Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP). With LEAP, our clients get to do the things they love alongside their dedicated HomeWell caregiver and break the monotony of being home alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our Life Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP) enhances home care with activities designed to eliminate boredom and vastly improve the enjoyment of life. Our thorough assessment of each client\u2019s abilities allows us to tailor engagement opportunities to them. Simple activities like an afternoon excursion or learning a craft can vastly improve the quality and enjoyment of life. Clients benefit from more companionship activities and the chance to explore new things, both of which help keep their spirits young and vital.<\/span><\/p>\n Studies show that people who engage in meaningful, productive activities with others tend to live longer, experience improved moods, and maintain a continued sense of purpose. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Did you know?<\/b><\/span><\/p><\/h4><\/div> Older adults are at increased risk for loneliness and social isolation due to factors such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing loss<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Social isolation is associated with an approximately 50% increased risk of dementia, a 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div> Source: <\/span>National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2020\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Leap activities can include:<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Learning new skills<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Shopping excursions<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Visiting local attractions<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Cooking or baking<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Playing card, board or puzzle games<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Painting or other arts and crafts<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Beauty parlor or spa visits<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Attending sporting events or concerts<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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