9 Inexpensive Ways to Pamper Yourself in Your Senior Years During COVID-19

Updated on November 17, 2020
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Health issues in your senior years are common. You will have body pain, lesser flexibility in your movements, and low memory function. This is understandable as aging negatively affects your physical and mental health. Therefore, it is important to follow a healthy lifestyle to minimize these issues. 

One common health concern that many seniors are now experiencing is the mental difficulties in facing the COVID-19 pandemic. You have worries about getting infected as well as the people around you. Battling these worries while your brain is functioning less because of aging is difficult. That is why you need to pamper yourself while you stay at home.

If you don’t have any idea how to, we will help you out. We’ve listed several ways to aid you in staying mentally healthy and focusing on positive thoughts. So, let’s get started!

1. Wash Your Hair

This sounds simple and basic, which is a part of your daily routine, but it is helpful. Washing your hair is healthy for the mind. Once you clean your hair with shampoo and water, you get to feel refreshed and satisfied. Shampooing your hair also massages your scalp that makes you feel relaxed. 

If you feel sweaty in the middle of the day, you can shampoo your hair. Ask assistance from a family member, so it is easier for you. Mimic the way salons shampoo hairs. Ask the family member who will assist you to massage your scalp gently. Close your eyes and feel the massage. Use a clean towel to get the excess water after washing your hair. Allow natural air to dry your hair.

2. Listen to Some Relaxing Music

The news about COVID-19 on TV is a sad and worrisome reality. You cannot help but get emotional and concerned about the world’s future. This emotional reaction increases your stress level, so it is important to counter it. 

Whenever you feel worried about the COVID-19 news, try listening to your favorite relaxing playlist. The calming sound has the ability to ease stress as it makes you feel relaxed. You can close your eyes as you listen to music. You can also lie down, so whenever you feel sleepy, you can easily and comfortably sleep.   

3. Take a Long Warm Bath

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The warm bath also provides a relaxation effect. It alleviates tension from your muscles, so you can calm down. You are not in a hurry when taking a bath, so why not take your time? A long warm bath will make sure you get the relaxation you need for your entire body.

Use bath bombs to boost your bathing experience. The floral petals or glitters they have will make your bath colorful and fun. Their delightful scents will also improve the relaxation you will experience during your bath.

You can also lit scented candles in your bathroom as you take your bath. The candles provide an aromatic scent that relaxes your senses. 

4. Groom Yourself

If you think your hairs are already long because of staying home all the time, it’s time you groom yourself. This way, you feel refreshed and re-energized to face your daily life. You can start with the hair on your head down to your legs. Ask assistance from a family member to help you. You can also hire a grooming or salon staff for a home service. Just make sure they follow proper respiratory hygiene. 

5. Drink Wine

For seniors who love to drink wine, you will like this tip. Drinking wine occasionally, provides health benefits that you might not have been aware of. The beverage is rich in antioxidants that help fight cellular damage caused by oxidative stress. When there is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants, oxidative stress happens. 

To beef up your experience with wine drinking, use a personalized wine drinking glass. You can purchase this type of glass from a trusted manufacturer online. Roetell is a great company to check out. They offer drinking glass customizations for beer and wine. You can purchase these glasses in bulk, so you will enjoy drinking wine with your family and friends. If you want to know more about Roetell’s products, check out these wine drinking glasses!

6. Wear Comfortable Clothes All the Time

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Even if you are only staying home, it is still important to wear the most comfortable clothes you have. This is primarily because you can move freely with it. You will not have to think about limiting your movements because of what you wear. Clothes made of cotton or other soft fabrics are ideal. They don’t feel itchy when you wear them. You can even wear your pajamas during the day if that makes you feel more comfortable.  

7. Include a Skincare Routine for Your Face

Skincare routines for the face are common in and ideal for many young adults. However, it does not mean you should not have yours. You should, too! Taking care of the skin even in your senior years is still important.

You will make your skin clean and free of problems like an uneven skin tone. Make sure to follow a skincare routine for your face in the evening and morning to get the best results. The basic skincare routine you can try is as follows:

  • Washing with a cleanser (soap or gel-based) to get rid of dirt
  • Applying a toner to remove dirt deep in the skin
  • Applying moisturizer to improve skin hydration

You can also exfoliate your face twice or thrice a week. This helps remove dead skin cells and excess oil in your pores, which cause clogging.  

8. Read Your Favorite Books

Reading allows your brain to exercise. It makes your brain process what you read and visualize it. This helps you strengthen your focus and sharpen your mind. Reading is also a healthy way to overcome boringness from always staying home.  

If you don’t have books at home, ask a family member to check stores with books on sale. This way, you get to have many books at cheaper prices. You can also try reading ebooks if you want a quicker purchase. Let a family member buy ebooks online that you can download and read. 

9. Cook for the Family

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If you love cooking, then become the cook of the family. This way, you get to channel your stress away from yourself through cooking. Chopping ingredients, for example, is a great stress reliever. You get to distract your mind from focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic. You can even cook with a family member who loves the activity as well. This makes food preparation more fun. It also enhances your bond with that family member. 

Conclusion

With these tips to pamper yourself, you know how you can reduce stress from the COVID-19 news. You can do most of these tips every day. So, you have more items to add to your to-do list daily. Start including these routines in your daily activities now and never let the COVID-19 news affect you negatively! 

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