When seniors have family that live too far away to visit often, it can be hard for them to stay connected. Seniors that have family living far away have to be careful that they don’t become socially isolated or lonely because they don’t get to see their loved ones often. With modern technology and a little effort there are things that both seniors and their family and friends who live far away can do to keep their connection strong even when they don’t live close. Seniors who don’t have any family close by should have in-home care. In-home care provides valuable social interaction for seniors as well as help with household tasks. A home care provider can even help seniors do these things to connect with family and friends:
Family Video Chats
Thanks to modern technology video chats are easier than every before. All seniors need is a smart phone or a tablet and they can video chat with their kids or family that live far away. A weekly family video chat or call is a fantastic way to get everyone in the family together for a chat where everyone can see everyone else. It may not be as good as seeing family in person but it can still provide valuable connection for seniors and for their families.
Daily Check In Calls
A quick daily check in call at the same time each day can make seniors feel more connected to their kids and make them feel like someone is really watching out for them. The call can be just a couple of minutes to see how your senior parent’s day was or talk about the news or sports. But that daily call could be what keeps your senior parent going each day.
Watching A Favorite TV Show Or Game Together
If there is a particular show that your senior parent likes, or a show that you used to always watch as a family, or a particular sports team that your senior parent follows getting together on the phone or on a video chat to watch a TV show or a game together is a fun way to stay connected. Seniors love the chance to interact with family and friends in real time. And the act of watching something and talking about it ensures there are no gaps or lulls in the conversation.
Sending Care Packages
It may seem a bit old-fashioned but seniors still love getting and sending care packages. Your senior parent will have a lot of fun, with the help of in-home care assistance, making and shopping for things to put in a care package. And they will love receiving packages filled with their favorite treats, fun things from the places where their family and friends live, and cards and letters. Make sure to put in photos, artwork that their grandkids have made, and other tangible reminders of the connection that you share with your senior parent even though you are far away from one another.
If you are considering in-home care in Sugar Land, TX for an aging loved one, please call the caring staff at At Your Side Home Care. We will answer all of your senior care questions. Call today: (832) 271-1600.
Our Certified Nurse Aides, 24-Hour Live-in Assistants and Home Health Aides are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of 24-hour Telephone Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed. To learn more about our homecare services see our homecare services page.
Different people need different levels of homecare. To meet the requirements of our clients, At Your Side Homecare maintains consistent staffing levels of caring professionals. Homecare service is available for as little as a few hours a week, or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week
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