You might not think of February as a great time to introduce bird watching to your elderly loved one, but for many reasons, it can be a great time to start up this hobby that can be enjoyed throughout the year in most areas of the country. With a little help from senior home care providers, this hobby can easily be enjoyed by seniors. February is actually National Bird Feeding Month because it’s the time of year when it’s often the most difficult for birds to find the food they need to stay well-fed and healthy. Established in 1994, this awareness month was created in hopes that people would remember their fine-feathered friends year-round and support them through the toughest months.

Senior Home Care Madera, CA – February is the Perfect Time to Start Birdwatching

How Bird Watching is Good for Your Elderly Loved One

Hobbies are great for seniors, and bird watching is one of the best. It doesn’t require a lot of physicality, and it can be enjoyed just about anywhere without a lot of expense.

Here are just a few reasons why encouraging your elderly loved one to enjoy birdwatching:

It stimulates cognitive function. Learning new things like which birds are which, what their bird songs sound like, and what they like to eat are all great ways to build up new synapses in the brain and keep cognitive function sharp.

It’s soothing. Much like watching fish swim in a bowl, watching a bird or two enjoy some seed at a feeder can help lower stress levels and distract the mind from anxious thoughts.

It’s good for the heart. Reducing those stress levels is also good for the heart. Watching birds can lower blood pressure levels and calm an overactive heart rate.

It’s a great way to connect with others. Your loved one can seek out like-minded friends who also enjoy bird watching and form new connections.

Four Steps to Starting a Bird Watching Hobby 

If your loved one is interested in learning more about birds and helping them during the hard month of February, there are just a few steps they need to take to get their bird-watching journey started. With assistance from senior home care providers, they can begin the hobby.

1. Do a little research. Gather up some books, hit the library, or open those search engines, and do a bit of research about which birds are local to your area year-round (remember, many birds migrate and may not be in your area in February), and what they need to eat.
2. If you have a yard, add some items to help them through this tough time of year. You can add bird feeders, a heated bird bath, and bird houses.
3. Set up a comfy area inside for bird watching from the comfort of home.
4. If you don’t have a yard, head to a local park, lake, or river to see what birds you can spot. Bring some binoculars!

Enjoying Bird Watching at Home with a Senior Home Care Provider

If your loved one cannot leave the home easily, bird watching can be great because it can be done right from a large window looking outside. A senior home care provider can help your loved one by putting seeds in an outdoor feeder, opening the curtains, and making your senior comfortable as they begin to enjoy the bird show.

Senior home care providers can also offer great company to your loved one and can help them identify the birds that show up in the outside feeder.

If you or an aging loved one is considering Senior Home Care Services in Madera, CA, please get in touch with the caring staff at Everlight Home Care today. Call us at 559-353-2847.

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Gina Kendall

Gina Kendall has over 25 years of work experience serving the aging and the disabled. Her extensive experience in care and management began as a Social Services Coordinator in skilled nursing facilities. While working in this capacity, she became aware of the need for, and the importance of, good, quality, home care. Gina worked with families to keep their loved ones home and avoid a return visit to the hospital. As she continued her career of service, she began working with the disabled population helping to expand and improve their independence throughout all aspects of life.

This combination of experiences has afforded Gina a unique view of the needs of the aging and the disabled and how to best serve those needs in a home setting.

Gina’s Central Valley roots run deep. She earned her BA degree from Fresno State in 1993 and has lived and worked in Fresno for the past 20 years. In addition to raising her family in Fresno, she is actively involved in her local church and is a volunteer for various local community organizations.

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