As we age, it's not uncommon for some older people to feel disoriented , disturbed by the passage of time, changes in environment, or simply mental fatigue. This loss of bearings can be temporary... or linked to deeper cognitive disorders.
In any case, these moments of confusion should never be minimized. They generate anxiety, isolation, even aggression , and can cause a loss of self-confidence. At SereniVie , we believe that with kindness, rituals, and gentleness, it is possible to soothe and secure everyday life .
🕰️ Understanding the loss of bearings
Feeling “lost” can manifest itself in several ways:
- No longer knowing what day it is
- Confusing the times of day
- Not recognizing places or faces
- Repeating questions or gestures
- Feeling oppressed for no apparent reason
These situations are often very anxiety-provoking for the person concerned... and also for those close to them. But it is essential to understand that this is neither a whim nor bad will . It is a call for reassurance .
🧸 Create a stable and comforting environment
To help a disoriented elderly person, the environment is key:
- Display a clearly visible calendar with today's events
- Write the date and day together every morning
- Create visual cues (familiar objects, photos, colors)
- Maintain a stable routine : get up, eat, go to bed at fixed times
- Avoid strong or unpredictable stimuli
A known and constant framework reduces stress… and restores a feeling of inner security.
🌿 Emotional support through natural approaches
Emotions are at the heart of these episodes of confusion. This is why gentle solutions are invaluable for restoring calm:
- 🌸 Bach Flowers : Walnut to adapt to changes, Mimulus to calm fears, White Chestnut to stop ruminations
- 💧 Soothing roll-on based on gentle essential oils (lavender, marjoram, petitgrain)
- 🧘♂️ Guided breathing or simply “hand in hand” to bring you back to the present
- 🎶 Calm and familiar music , to recreate connections and activate emotional memory
👪 The attitude of loved ones: gentleness, patience and presence
What the elderly person feels above all is the energy of those around them . When you look at them with concern, they feel concern. When you guide them with confidence, they calm down.
Here are some keys:
- Never contradict her abruptly (“But yes, you know that!”)
- Speak to him slowly, with short sentences.
- Don't insist if she doesn't understand everything.
- Offer him emotional cues (“Do you want to listen to your favorite song?”)
- And above all, be present , even in silence.
💚 At SereniVie, we work towards a more peaceful daily life
Our mission is not limited to products. It touches on emotions, human connection, understanding .
We want every senior to feel:
- Understood
- Aimée
- Safe
- And never alone in the face of her fragility
Because well-being isn't just the absence of symptoms. It's an inner climate of peace and confidence .
