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The Dos & Don’ts Of Caring For A Loved One

May 9, 2018 Comment : 1

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If you have an elderly relative who is going to require some extra care and support during the next few years, now is the best time to educate yourself on the methods and strategies that work best. The last thing you want is for your loved one to become depressed or struggle to manage their daily activities. So, it is vital that you’re around to help out wherever possible and ensure that person can maintain their independence. The dos and don’ts listed on this page are an excellent starting point for your research. Use the information from this article to ensure you make the right decisions when the time comes.

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The does of caring for a loved one

Do ask your relative how you can help

Communication is vital when assisting an older adult who needs support with various tasks around the house to ensure they stay safe. Always make sure to sit down and have a conversation with the person and ask them how they want you to help. That way, you make sure your relative feels in control and never gets annoyed.

Do make time to chat with your loved one

The worst thing you can do is relate all conversations to how you can support your loved one. Instead, you should ensure you ask them about their day or the things they watched on TV the night before. Try to create a level of normality as much as possible.

Do recommend social activities

Your elderly relative will struggle to maintain happiness if they spend all their time sitting watching the television. So, conduct some research and recommend some social activities. Maybe there is a local church group or something similar?

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The don’ts of caring for a loved one

Don’t take full control over everything Always ensure your elderly relative remains in control of the care and support you provide. Do not take the reins and manage every aspect of their lives because they might begin to feel suffocated.

Don’t be afraid to arrange respite care

Experts claim respite care is essential for those who help to look after an elderly relative. After a few months, you are going to feel tired and worn out. So, there is no harm in taking some time out and asking professionals to take over.

Don’t run yourself into the ground If you’re moody or tired, there is a reasonable chance you will struggle to provide the care and support your loved one requires. So, remember to think about your health and ensure you don’t miss meals or anything like that.

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You now know all the dos and don’ts of caring for a loved one during their twilight years. In some instances, people will have to pay for residential care when their elderly relative loses their independence. However, you can usually help anyone to remain in their homes if you ask about their requirements and ensure you support them in completing their daily tasks and activities. There is always more to learn, but at least you now know about some of the most critical basics.

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  1. Rosie says

    May 15, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    This is good advice, my family has been through this. And situations do keep changing, so have to be alert to it, also, they may hide things they don’t want you to know. Not all want to be going out to events, need to gauge what makes them happy.

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