Take Care: Remember, as a caregiver you need to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. Making time for yourself every day should be a top priority, even if it’s just an hour to yourself in the morning or before bed. Contact Senior Transitions if you need help caring for your aging parent or grandparent by calling (850) 894-6720.
When To Step In: It’s important to know when to step in and correct your loved one’s memory loss. For example, they may still know who they are, but not the time or place they live in. Most times, there is no harm in this, and correcting them will only upset them. Contact Senior Transitions if you need help caring for your aging parent or grandparent by calling (850) 894-6720.
Family Dinners: Some of the most important aspects of caregiving can be shared with the whole family. For mealtimes, this is especially true. Making and eating dinner with everyone, even if it’s just once a month, connects your loved one and creates something for them to look forward to. Contact Senior Transitions if you need help caring for your aging parent or grandparent by calling (850) 894-6720.
Learning what your body needs for a healthy life is more than just getting rid of “bad foods” and sorting through what is fact vs. myth can seem like a daunting task. We used the Healthy Eating Plate to help Louise create a diet that focused on what she needed – learn how you can too.
Personal Calendar: Having events to look forward to and knowing what events to prepare for can avoid meltdowns and unnecessary stress. Create a calendar that’s just for your loved one, featuring both fun events and appointments for health and wellness. Put this in an area they’ll see multiple times a day. Contact Senior Transitions if you need help caring for your aging parent or grandparent by calling (850) 894-6720.
