When your mom or dad needs assistance and you’ve been trying to provide that support, it can become overwhelming, not only to provide the best care for them, but also to fulfill your own responsibilities. And even then, you might wonder if you’re doing all you can, especially when you’re feeling tired and overwhelmed. We’ve experienced the same feelings with our parents. We’ve learned that providing services just for daily living (link to “Depending on the need…” section below) isn’t enough. Enriching your parent’s lives is just as important. In fact, research demonstrates that social support accelerates healing when it offers personalized service. How do we do this? We find out what’s important to each individual and add services if we don’t already offer them in order to enhance your parent’s quality of life. One example is a gentleman who loves to fish and spend time by the water. So, even though there were difficult obstacles to overcome, we were able to resolve these issues, and he was able to enjoy fishing as he had previously. Below are some of the activities we’ve shared with seniors that enhanced their life.

Activities That Have Made a Difference

Talk about their life & family, past and present
Enjoy plays, movies, concerts, and other culture
Visit neighbors & friends
Accompany them on walks
Play games & watch TV
Attend club & sporting events
Attend religious services
Plan & go on visits, outings and trips
Enjoy meals at restaurants & at home

Read and discuss interesting points of view
Inspire the creative side through crafts, art, & writing
Help with family communications

Light Housekeeping

Daily Activities

Other Activities

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