Make Old Age Better for Your Parents

Problems Faced in Old Age

Some of the Problems Related to Old Age are:

• Physical Problems: Decline in health, strength and physical abilities

• Psychological Problems: More susceptible to disorders like dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease

• Emotional Problems: Lack of trust in their own abilities, feeling of inadequacy because of dependence on others

• Social Problems: Loss of purpose, death of close relatives and friends

• Increase the number of visits to your parent’s house

• Don't wait for special occasions or reasons to call

• Speak to them about their problems, and be a good listener

• Involve them in your life by talking about your achievements and problems, and ask for their advice

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Provide Emotional Support

• Talk to them on the phone or a video chat

• Read up on their medical issues, so you have a greater understanding of what they are experiencing

• Avoid raising your voice with them

• Encourage your children to speak to them, play games with them and spend time

Take Care of Their Health

• Get all the necessary medicines and medical equipment for emergencies

• Make sure that the equipment and medicines are within the reach of your parents

• Monitor their health regularly, or ask them to share their medical records with you

Show Patience

Remember the following:

• Don’t blame them for slowing things down for you

• Avoid ridiculing them for not remembering things like people’s names, dates, etc

• Accept their habits and behaviors which might have changed from what used to be

Find Out About Community Programs

Find out local community programs, as these may help in the following ways:

• People of the same age group connect better

• Make people feel more accepted and involved

• Provide entertainment and something to look forward to

• Improve mental health

• Make them feel less lonely

Home Arrangements

Change their home conditions as per their physical limitations:

• Replace all broken things

• If they have problems climbing up a flight of stairs, shift their room downstairs

• Ensure the floors are not slippery and there are shower mats on the bathroom floor

• Install smoke detectors that light up or make a louder sound

Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Centers

Caring for aging parents can be extremely tedious. Also, you may not be able to provide everything they need. So, consider an old age home, as this would provide:

• Assistance in daily tasks

• A good social environment with people of the same age group

• Personalized healthcare facilities

• Emergency medical services

• A protected environment to ensure safety

Seacrest Village to Your Rescue

Seacrest Village has high quality transition, rehabilitation and restoration programs for your loved ones.

Whether your parents need day care or fulltime care, Seacrest Village has the infrastructure, expertise and programs to ensure your parents have a better life.

Seacrest Village Welcomes You

For Inquiries:

Call: 609-296-9292OR

Fax: 609-296-0508