La Jolla is a hilly seaside community located approximately 12 miles north of San Diego. Due to its southerly location on the coast it has a pleasant all year round climate and a collection of beautiful sandy beaches.
If you are receiving home care in La Jolla it is these beaches that offer a great opportunity for physical exercise and also stress free relaxation. The website Lo Jolla by the Sea has a page dedicated to the various beaches, listing them and giving all the information you need to plan a day out. Here is the webpage – Beaches.
The beauty of receiving home care is that you always have someone with you. The caregiver, with proper planning and preparation, can help you get out of the house and down to the coast to see the various beaches. Home care in La Jolla doesn’t have to mean sitting at home and playing board games due to bad weather.
Many seniors have grandchildren or have young children visiting them regularly and by living in a coastal area this provides the youngsters with plenty to do when they visit.
Let us talk about safety.
- A beach can be a treacherous place for seniors with mobility problems. Walking aids do not work well, or can become a hindrance, on sand. This is when the skills of a caregiver will come into play. Some beaches can be driven up to on decent roads and the views and fresh air can be appreciated even though you are not walking actually on the sand.
- There are usually winds coming in off the ocean that can sometimes overwhelm an unstable senior. So a keen eye must be kept on the weather channel before setting off so that your day isn’t ruined by strong gusting winds and a visit to the local emergency room.
- Always be aware of what facilities are near the beach. This is regarding public bathrooms, eating facilities and even a simple park bench or somewhere to sit and rest.
- If a beach looks remote make sure you can get a mobile phone signal. This is an extremely useful, possibly crucial, point – vehicles break down, a seniors illness may worsen – you never know when you might need to use a phone.
If you are receiving home care in La Jolla then it isn’t only about getting sand between your toes. There are other beautiful parks and attractions for you and your loved ones to visit and spend some quality time together, always knowing that a caregiver can be there for you if needed.
