As your parents begin to age, they need special attention and care. Whether it is their health, comfort, or social life, you need to ensure that you are there for them. Paying attention to their little needs and demands is enough to make them feel cared for.
Your parents have probably done so much for you. It’s time you return the favor by caring for them and making them feel loved. Here are the top six tips to note when caring for the elderly.
Keep a check on their wellbeing
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Caring for your elderly parents starts with checking on their health and wellbeing. Your parents may fall prey to illnesses such as chronic pain, diabetes, arthritis, dementia, Alzheimer’s, etc. All these conditions require check ups and monitoring.
Take your parents to regular health check-ups and monitor their condition. Keep an eye on their medication and whether they are taking them on time or not. Assess their health from time to time to ensure they are keeping well.
Maintain their comfort
For your elderly parents, comfort is essential. From cooking their favorite meals to making their bed to keeping them entertained with their favorite shows and movies, make sure that they feel comfortable in their daily life.
For instance, you can buy recliners for the elderly to sit comfortably while they enjoy watching TV, reading a book, or simply idling in their room. Seniors are often more likely to be malnourished, so give them meals that are easy to make. Ensure that they eat enough every day and also keep a check on their water intake.
Look for a caregiver
Whenever you are not around to care for your parents, a caregiver provides the required assistance. The popularity of caregivers is increasing manifold. You can also hire a caregiver for your parents to help them with daily chores and activities.
Hiring a caregiver becomes necessary if you live away from your parents and cannot visit them regularly. In these cases, a caregiver helps them with meal planning and preparation, household chores, errands, and other tasks.
Keep them active and engaged
Some people believe that the elderly require a lot of rest to stay fit and healthy. But it is not true. Keeping your elderly parents active and engaged is one of the best ways to keep them fit and uplift their mood.
For example, you can take your parents for a walk every morning or evening or plan a fun activity with them and your children to make them feel engaged and entertained. Keeping your parents socially active is a stress-buster for them.
Make your home accessible and safe
A slip, fall, or injury often damages your parents’ health. They may fall and injure themselves while walking or doing regular chores. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to their safety and accessibility.
You can consider structural modifications in your home. Shift your parents’ bedroom from the first floor to the ground floor to make it easily accessible. Keep the house clean, organized, and manageable for them.
Provide a safe transportation
Providing your parents with access to a safer means of transportation is also essential. When you choose a caregiver, ask them if they are a good driver. It will give you peace of mind.
If you do not have a car, contact senior transportation services. These services offer pick-up and drop-off services to the elderly wherever they want.
Takeaway
We hope the above-listed tips come to your rescue if you struggle to keep your parents happy, healthy, and comfortable.
