Why watch a movie now? Colder weather can make getting outside and being active harder. From poor driving conditions to frigid temps, the idea of getting out and doing activities can seem daunting to your elderly loved one. She may worry about her safety and comfort.
But staying at home all day with nothing to look forward to isn’t good for mental health. Your elderly loved one still needs things to look forward to as well as activities that keep her brain stimulated. Indeed, sitting in front of a TV alone for hours on end watching movie after movie won’t stimulate the brain, but when movie viewing is made into a special experience and is enjoyed with others, it can be a great way for your elderly loved one to connect with others and enjoy a fun time with people she cares about.
Best Ways to Watch a Movie
Nowadays, your loved one doesn’t have to just go to the movie theater to enjoy a movie, although that is a great way to have a relaxing outing with your elderly loved one. But a movie theater can be expensive as well as present the challenge of getting there and back, especially if the weather isn’t cooperating or if your loved one doesn’t do well with driving after dark.
So, when your loved one can’t get to a movie theater, here are a few options.
- Watch a movie on a streaming network. There are tons of streaming networks out there and they all want to get viewers by offering tons of wonderful and entertaining shows and movies. It can be a great way to find the perfect movie to watch.
- Watch a movie on cable. If your loved one has cable, look through the channels she has to see if there is something she might enjoy.
- Watch a movie on a DVD. While many younger generations have walked away from DVDs, if your loved one has them, why not pull one out and watch a movie that way?
What Kind of Movie Should To Watch
This is the big question. There are lots of fun possibilities when choosing a movie. Your loved one can choose an old favorite that reminds her of her childhood or pick up a new blockbuster that everyone is talking about.
If she’s choosing a movie she’s never seen or doesn’t know a lot about, it’s recommended that you do a little research online first about the movie, so you don’t get any unexpected and unpleasant surprises while watching the movie.
Who Should Your Loved One Watch a Movie With?
This is the fun part, sharing a movie with someone else. Movies are more likely to touch our emotions when watched with others. That’s because we pick up on their emotions as well and that shared emotion is strong. So, finding a movie buddy is a great way for your loved one to feel connected.
If your loved one doesn’t have a family member or friend to watch a movie with, a companion care at home provider can be her movie buddy. A companion care at home provider can provide transportation if going to a movie theater or the companion care at home provider can simply sit on the couch with your loved one, enjoy some popcorn, and provide some much-needed companionship and friendship as they enjoy a movie together.
If you or an aging loved one are considering companion care at home in Cambridge, MA, please contact the caring staff at PlatinumCare + today. Call (617) 237-0867.
PlatinumCare + was born out of the desire and passion to provide the very best home health care possible in Brookline, Dover, Newton, Needham, Watertown, Weston, Cambridge, Lincoln, Sudbury, Belmont, Boston MA, and surrounding areas.
All with decades of experience, Tim in IT Operations, Support, and Management, Brenda in Client Relations, Healthcare Services & Sales Management, and Anne in Healthcare as a Nurse Practitioner combined their skills to form what is now PlatinumCare +.
As immigrants to the US, all came from backgrounds where Healthcare for aging parents was a responsibility of the immediate family and the entire community. Aging, sick, or terminal community members were cared for physically, emotionally, and financially by family, friends, including strangers! This community approach, Healthcare with a difference, delivered with the utmost love, care, sacrifice, and passion, forms the basis of how PlatinumCare + grounds itself.
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