This past week, we’ve been focusing on different ways to support caregivers and the loved ones they care for. Next Avenue, a great new site from PBS about boomers and aging, wrote a wonderful piece on creating and maintaining a support network for your aging loved one.
The article had some wonderful tips on working with the people that your elderly loved one interacts with on a daily basis.
- Follow your aging loved one on a weekday to get a handle on their routine. If something happens you will have a good guess as to where they are and how to contact them.
- Introduce yourself to the people they interact with, and exchange contact information. A hairdresser will be more likely to call you if your mother doesn't show up for her appointment if she has met you.
-Lastly, become friendly with your elderly loved ones neighbors. All of these connections will help you keep your elderly loved ones safe and keep you informed.
For more tips or to read the full article, click here.
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