How do you make a senior more motivated to do things?

Question

Like cook, bathe, walk, just be more active in general.

Answer 1

Motivation is a hard thing. By senior what age are you talking about? Does the person have other health issues like heart disease? Is the person depressed? Is the person overweight? Has there been a life changing event like a death or loss of a relationship recently?

Sounds like you should encourage the individual to see their family physician, and you go along as a support person to share the issues you see as a problem. Perhaps the person just wants to be left alone and likes their lifestyle!