10 Ways To Connect To Your Senior

By Kimberly Burdo | October 4, 2021 | Comments Off on 10 Ways To Connect To Your Senior
Companion Care at Home in St. Charles, MO: Connecting With your Senior
Companion Care at Home in St. Charles, MO: Connecting With your Senior

When people get older, it can seem like life is a series of closing doors. 

They may lose friends as they move to new towns or cities, or as people change their lives. Their health may deteriorate, making it harder for them to get out, or they may simply prefer to spend their time with family members. 

But having a social life is important at any age, and isolation is a leading risk factor for depression. If you have a living parent, grandparent, or another older relative, how can you help them feel a sense of connection? 

1. Start a conversation 

If your parent or grandparent is reluctant to have a conversation with you, that’s not unusual. They may have been through a lot, and prefer to keep their own counsel, or they may have a hard time maintaining a conversation. If they’re not ready to talk to you, try talking to them about their friends. 

2. Make it a habit 

If your parent or grandparent is able to talk to you, see if they’d like to make a regular habit. For example, you can make a point of having Sunday dinner together, or you can make a point of spending time with them on their birthday. 

3. Show an interest 

It’s not always easy to know what to say to a senior. That’s normal. But if you show an interest in their life, they’ll be more likely to come out of their shell and talk to you. 

4. Learn about their past 

If you’re able to get your parent or grandparent to open up, use that as an opportunity to learn about their past. Ask them about their childhood, and take an interest in their stories. If you’re able to get them to open up, you’ll learn a lot about them and the world they grew up in. 

5. Be inclusive 

If your parent or grandparent is able to get out of the house, ask them if they’d like to have some company. This doesn’t have to be a big deal. You can invite them to go for a walk or even just to have a cup of coffee. 

6. Have a conversation starter 

If your parent or grandparent is willing to be social, you can give them a conversation starter. A good example is sharing a piece of news in the newspaper or on the news. 

7. Help them with chores 

If your parent or grandparent is able to get out of the house, ask them if they’d like to have some company. This doesn’t have to be a big deal. You can invite them to go for a walk or even just to have a cup of coffee. 

Companion care at home caregivers can also help a senior with everyday chores around the house, like cooking, cleaning, and transportation. 

8. Make it social 

If your parent or grandparent likes parties, but hasn’t been able to have any in a while, plan a night for them. A companion care at home caregiver can help you plan the get-together and give you suggestions on making a fun, safe night for your senior and their friends and family. 

Conclusion 

Old age can be difficult for people socially- but it is important to remember that just because your senior may not be spending much time socializing, it doesn’t mean that they don’t want to! 

Companion care at home can help your senior connect to the people around them and expand their social life by helping with everyday tasks that get more difficult in old age. A companion care at home caregiver also can help your senior with transportation, making it easier for them to connect to their friends and family. Call us today and see if companion care at home is right for your family! 

If you or an aging loved-one is considering Companion Care at Home in St. Charles, MO please contact the caring staff at Autumn Home Care, LLC today at 636-448-9347. 

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