Oct 6, 2020
Today we are talking about Caring for an Elderly Loved One at Home, whether this is new to you or you are anticipating becoming the caregiver for your loved one at home at some point in the near future you will want to listen in to Emily Slattery and I discuss what adult day centers can offer you and your loved one and 3 Tips to Caregiving an Elderly Loved One at Home, to ensure you are keeping them engaged and their brain stimulated while at home. Emily owns Old Glory Days Adult Care Center in Newtown, CT.
*Please note this was recorded during the COVID19 outbreak and at times refers to challenges of that outbreak*
Some good tips for new caregivers to a loved one in the home:
Keep on a schedule
Music on
Encourage:
Reading newspaper aloud
Walk around the house
Fold laundry
Investigate chair exercises and do them together
Find out what’s available in your community:
Ask the Alzheimer’s Association
Ask for help from family and friend, see where they have attended
Favorite ice cream: Mint Chocolate Chip
Song: Anything Beatles/Beach Boys, Surfin’ USA
Leisure time: Balance of family and work life, volunteering
For more information look at Old Glory Days Adult Care Center’s Website- www.glorydayllc.com info@glorydaysllc.com which has numerous resources available
You can connect with me at declutterbydeirdre@gmail.com or listen to the Magnificent Aging Podcast.
Thank you for listening I appreciate you.