Bonding With a Loved One in Senior Care: Three Ways to Connect With Your Senior Parent

Trying to think of ways to better connect with your loved one in senior care? Home Care Assistance has done the work for you! We’ve come up with 3 powerful, yet simple, ways for you to increase your bond with your senior. Take a look below.

Using Technology

If it’s difficult spending as much physical time with your senior as you’d like to, using technology is a great way to keep connected with them when you can’t be there.
Tablets: Seniors love tablets because they’re easy to hold and easy to use! They’re helpful for activities like browsing photos, making video calls, using the internet, setting reminders for medications, and keeping in touch via email.
Simple Computers: Special applications like all-in-one computers are another great option for your seniors. They make using email, video chats, and surfing the internet a breeze!

Social Activities

Get social with your senior! Keep connected through social activities, whether it’s something physical like water aerobics or a mentally stimulating board game like chess. Social activities benefit your senior by improving their overall health, both emotionally and physically!
Emotional Health: If your senior is able to frequently interact with others, they are less likely to face depression! Social interaction will work to positively impact your senior’s mood.
Physical Health: Help your senior to partake in more physical activities. This will help to work up their appetite, get more restful sleep, and boost their strength!

Talking and Visiting

Just being in the company of your senior and spending them with them is a simple and effective way to connect with them.
Share Memories: Try sharing your favorite moments with your senior! It’s a great way to bond with them and stimulate their memory. It also helps them to look back and remember the many good times they have had with you.
Ask for Advice: This simple gesture tells your senior that their opinions and thoughts are valued. Asking for advice conveys your love and respect for them.
To learn about our customized senior care plans, call Home Care Assistance to schedule your consultation and discuss your senior’s needs!

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