{"id":760,"date":"2019-05-31T18:53:28","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T22:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freiheit.ca\/?p=760"},"modified":"2026-03-09T15:19:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:19:16","slug":"simple-tips-to-promote-independence-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freiheit.ca\/fr\/simple-tips-to-promote-independence-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Conseils simples pour favoriser l'autonomie des personnes \u00e2g\u00e9es"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"760\" class=\"elementor elementor-760\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c80cf2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6c80cf2d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-1d558ba8\" data-id=\"1d558ba8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-3b14487 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b14487\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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\t\t<div id=\"panel-gb2047-5ed434b32fc4c-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"><div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\"><h1>Conseils simples pour favoriser l'autonomie des personnes \u00e2g\u00e9es<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d7b6996 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d7b6996\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-97e4085\" data-id=\"97e4085\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-bfe5cff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfe5cff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-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\t\t<div id=\"panel-gb2047-5ed434b32fc4c-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"><div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\"><p>Independence does not need to waiver as you get older. Older adults are at risk of becoming dependent on their caregiver to maintain their quality of life. As caregivers, it is our job to encourage seniors to do as much as they are capable of in order to promote their independence.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb2047-5ed434b32fc4c-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline\" data-index=\"2\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-63756f0795ee\"><div class=\"sow-headline-container\"><h3 class=\"sow-headline\">Why Should We Promote Independence?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb2047-5ed434b32fc4c-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"3\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"><div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\"><p>We want to promote independence for our seniors for the following reasons:<\/p><p>1. It is stimulating for the older adult.<\/p><ul><li>Independence breaks seniors out of their daily routine of having a caregiver come and care for them. It provides them the opportunity to engage with their caregiver and play a role in the care they receive.<\/li><\/ul><p>2. It is demeaning to them for caregivers to assume that they cannot do anything for themselves for \u2018x\u2019 reason.<\/p><ul><li>Just because an older adult may have an illness, impairment or disability does not mean they are unable to care for themselves, with assistance. The tasks they perform may need to be modified to make it easier for them to complete, but they should be able to do the bulk of the task independently.<\/li><\/ul><p>3. It provides older adults with a sense of purpose.<\/p><ul><li>Older adults often fall into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/depression\/depression-in-older-adults.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">depression<\/a> because they are unable to live their life the way they used to. By providing the senior with these small tasks, they feel as though they are in control of that aspect of their life.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb2047-5ed434b32fc4c-0-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline\" data-index=\"4\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-63756f0795ee\"><div class=\"sow-headline-container\"><h3 class=\"sow-headline\">Promoting vs Maintaining Independence<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb2047-5ed434b32fc4c-0-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"5\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"><div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\"><p>In order to promote independence for your senior, you first need to determine how independent they are already. Promotion of a person\u2019s independence involves providing opportunities for them to exercise their independence. This means encouraging them to do things for themselves. Maintaining a person\u2019s independence requires them to be independent already, and just requires the caregiver to provide tools to the senior so they can continue living as independently as possible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb2047-5ed434b32fc4c-0-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline\" data-index=\"6\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-63756f0795ee\"><div class=\"sow-headline-container\"><h3 class=\"sow-headline\">What Can I Do to Promote Independence?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb2047-5ed434b32fc4c-0-0-7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"7\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"><div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\"><p>Interactive caregiving promotes mental, physical, social and emotional well-being. This is also considered to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicalnursing.org\/importance-holistic-nursing-care-how-completely-care-patients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holistic approach<\/a> to caregiving. The art of caregiving extends beyond task-oriented skills and includes engaging in activities that help maintain a healthy mind and body. When planning activities to engage in with your older adult, keep the elements of interactive caregiving in mind.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3950961\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research<\/a> indicates that keeping seniors engaged mentally, physically, emotionally and socially enables them to enjoy a higher quality of life, retain better cognitive function, stay healthy and live independently for longer.<\/p><p>By caring for the whole person and not just their physical being, you are engaging in the holistic approach to caregiving. By tending to the \u2018whole person\u2019, you can promote independence for your loved one.<\/p><p>When assisting with tasks, try to involve the person you are caring for as much as possible, encouraging them to do all that they can safely manage. It is paramount to remain calm and patient, as it is unlikely they will be able to complete tasks at the same pace as you. When you give them time and space to complete their tasks, <strong>you are giving them the freedom to independence<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb2047-5ed434b32fc4c-0-0-8\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline\" data-index=\"8\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-63756f0795ee\"><div class=\"sow-headline-container\"><h3 class=\"sow-headline\">How Can Freiheit Help Promote Independence?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb2047-5ed434b32fc4c-0-0-9\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"><div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\"><div id=\"panel-gb2047-5d92442ab93bb-0-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"5\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"><div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\"><p>Have you ever heard of the saying \u2018do with, not for\u2019? That is the principle that we at Freiheit Care Inc. live up to. This principle is easily implemented when caregivers remember that there is a person in that bed, and that they are likely still capable of caring for themselves.<\/p><p>An example of <em>doing with and not for<\/em> can be when a loved one needs to be bathed. Our caregivers can encourage their senior to wash themselves as much as they can. This could include washing their face, washing their armpits, brushing their teeth or combing their hair.<\/p><p>Freiheit Care Inc. provides only <a href=\"https:\/\/freiheit.ca\/fr\/\">premium quality care<\/a> to help you or your loved one \u201cBe Free to Live\u201d. This means that we want to help you help yourself. We are strong believers in helping you or your loved ones be your\/their best. Give us a call today at <a href=\"tel:+16135188258\">613-518-8258<\/a> and find out how our caregivers are qualified to promote the independence of yourself or your loved one.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\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<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26cafb10 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"26cafb10\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-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-60c01391\" data-id=\"60c01391\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-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-0586466 elementor-post-navigation-borders-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-navigation\" data-id=\"0586466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-navigation.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Navigation de publication\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__prev elementor-post-navigation__link\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/freiheit.ca\/fr\/7-simple-home-organization-tips-for-seniors\/\" rel=\"prev\"><span class=\"post-navigation__arrow-wrapper post-navigation__arrow-prev\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-angle-left\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Pr\u00e9c\u00e9dent<\/span><\/span><span class=\"elementor-post-navigation__link__prev\"><span class=\"post-navigation__prev--label\">Previous<\/span><span class=\"post-navigation__prev--title\">7 conseils simples d'organisation de la maison pour les personnes \u00e2g\u00e9es<\/span><\/span><\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__separator-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__separator\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__next elementor-post-navigation__link\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/freiheit.ca\/fr\/palliative-care-at-home\/\" rel=\"next\"><span class=\"elementor-post-navigation__link__next\"><span class=\"post-navigation__next--label\">Next<\/span><span class=\"post-navigation__next--title\">Soins palliatifs \u00e0 domicile<\/span><\/span><span class=\"post-navigation__arrow-wrapper post-navigation__arrow-next\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Suivant<\/span><\/span><\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\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>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Independence does not need to waiver as you get older. 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