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Helping seniors stay comfortable, active and connected this summer in Spain
The team at Caser Residencial Santo Ángel shares some simple ways families can help older relatives stay happy, comfortable and engaged during the summer months
Summer often brings a welcome change of pace. School holidays, family visits, days out and warmer weather all encourage us to break away from our usual routines and enjoy something different.
For older people, however, sudden changes to daily habits can sometimes be unsettling. Familiar schedules and regular activities often provide a sense of comfort, stability and reassurance, particularly for those who may be living with memory difficulties or reduced mobility.
That doesn't mean summer can't be enjoyed to the full. In fact, a few small adjustments can help seniors stay active, connected and comfortable throughout the warmer months.
At Caser Residencial Santo Ángel in Murcia, every season brings new opportunities to support residents' physical, emotional and social wellbeing. During the summer, activities and routines are adapted to ensure residents can continue enjoying each day safely and comfortably.
1. Maintain familiar daily schedules
Although summer often encourages flexibility, keeping regular times for meals, rest and sleep can help older people feel more secure and relaxed.
Predictable routines provide structure to the day and can be especially beneficial for those who become disorientated when their normal schedule changes. Something as simple as eating lunch at the usual time or maintaining a familiar bedtime routine can help preserve a sense of calm and wellbeing.
Regular schedules also support healthy sleep patterns and can make it easier for seniors to remain active and engaged throughout the day.
2. Adapt plans to the summer heat
The hottest months of the year don't have to mean staying indoors all day, but it's important to adapt activities to suit the season.
Gentle walks, outdoor visits and social gatherings are often more enjoyable during the cooler hours of the morning or evening. During the hottest part of the day, air-conditioned spaces and quieter activities can help avoid unnecessary fatigue and discomfort.
The focus should never be on doing more. Instead, it's about finding the right balance and choosing activities that can be enjoyed comfortably and safely.
3. Choose meaningful activities
Wellbeing isn't only about physical health. Staying mentally stimulated and socially connected is equally important.
Activities don't need to be complicated to be rewarding. Listening to favourite music, reading, playing board games, doing crafts or simply enjoying a conversation with family can all bring pleasure and help maintain a sense of connection.
These moments can stimulate memories, encourage interaction and contribute positively to emotional wellbeing, making everyday life more enjoyable.
At Caser Residencial Santo Ángel, personalised care goes hand in hand with creating meaningful experiences. By adapting routines to the season while maintaining the familiarity and support residents value, the team helps ensure that summer remains a time of comfort, enjoyment and wellbeing for everyone.
For information on services for the elderly and how Caser Residencial promotes social and mental wellbeing as an integral part of its care services, contact Caser Residencial Santo Ángel using the contact form or details below:
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Address
Calle Madre Maria Seiquer, 48, 30151, Santo Angel (Murcia)Tel: +34 968 84 22 62
Santo Ángel residential care home provides assisted living, nursing and rehabilitative therapy for the elderly in Murcia in a comfortable and homely setting, so you and your loved ones can get the level of care you need and deserve.The six-storey Caser Residencial Santo Ángel retirement home is located in the desirable residential area of Santo Ángel just outside the city of Murcia city, 5.3 kilometres south of the centre. The location couldn’t be better, offering quick access to the city centre while being quiet and secluded enough to afford residents and visitors magnificent views of the natural surroundings of the mountains which dominate the skyline south of the regional capital.
The centre has room for 267 residents to live in a generously spacious area, and there is also a Day Centre with 25 places available, a special care unit for people with Alzheimer’s and a Psychogeriatric Unit to offer the best specialised care to residents with mental health problems. In additon. there are special units catering for those with behavioural disorders and people who have suffered stroke or brain damage.
Best of all, there’s a dedicated International Unit on site that caters for the needs of ex-pats and foreign residents, helping to meet their needs and provide them with the highest quality care in a safe and familiar environment.
For residents, there are both twin and single rooms available, and the option to stay indefinitely or temporarily for the purposes of recuperation, post-operative treatment or family rest.
Services for elderly care at Caser Residencial Santo Ángel
- Medical service
- International Unit
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Speech therapy
- Neuropsychology
- Rehabilitative physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Sensory stimulation
- Therapeutic leisure
- Social work
- Sociocultural Animation
- Pharmacy
- Day centre
Opening/Contact Hours:
- 9am – 10pm
Contact Caser Residencial Santo Ángel today for more information on live-in care at a residential retirement home or to benefit from the Day Centre and rehabilitative services.
