They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but caregiving for senior parents from afar can cause additional feelings: helplessness, worry, and concern, to name a few. It’s hard to know just how your senior loved ones are doing through phone calls, letters, emails, and video chats. There are things you can do, however, to ensure their health and wellbeing, even when you’re not nearby, and to take full advantage of your in-person visits.
A sincere, open talk with your parents regarding their expectations, wishes, and goals is vital to ensuring their needs are prepared for and met. Begin by asking the following types of questions:
With answers to these and any other questions in hand, you can then aid in a number of ways, even from afar, such as:
When you are able to visit in person, you will, of course, want to concentrate on quality time with your parents. It is also essential, however, to evaluate how your senior loved ones are doing, the condition of the house, and any other hints that could suggest a care need that has gone undetected. Signs to watch out for include:
At Morning Glory Home Care, a trusted local provider of home care in Edwardsville, IL and surrounding areas, we’re always here to deliver as much or as little assistance as needed to supplement family care, up through and including full-time, live-in care. We can help with grocery shopping, preparing healthy meals, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation, plus much more. We also act as a friendly companion to alleviate loneliness and boredom, and to ensure that the needs of seniors are fully met, with any changes in condition reported immediately.
Call us at 618-667-8400 to learn more about how we can provide families living at a distance from senior parents the peace of mind they need with our reliable, award-winning in-home care services. For a full list of the communities we serve, visit our Service Area page.
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