Some Caregiving Essentials

Our senior loved ones, as they grow old, may need assistance with their daily chores as their strength and energy to perform various activities decrease. They may need the assistance of a professional caregiver to perform their daily chores. 

But, sometimes it may be necessary for us to take care of our beloved seniors without assistance from a professional caregiver. Eldercare services in Kolkata provide caregiving services for senior people that you can avail for your loved ones to make them feel healthy and comfortable. Today, in this blog I am going to share some tips on caregiving essentials that may help you while taking care of your senior loved ones. They are as follows:

Follow a Daily Routine:
Following a daily routine will help your loved ones feel good and healthy.  For senior people suffering from multiple chronic diseases such as diabetes, dementia or Parkinson’s a refreshing morning walk daily can make them feel rejuvenated and relaxed. It can kick-start their motor skills reminding them that it’s a new day and it’s time to get going.  To add the cherry on the top, walking is also good for your loved one’s health.

Look for subtle clues:
Subtle clues can act as a lifesaver for our beloved seniors. Sometimes our senior loved ones may ask for a rub or massage on their foot or arms, it is because they are experiencing pain, but they do not want to make us feel as if they are complaining or being an inconvenience to their family members. We must not ignore those subtle clues as they can hint at a serious underlying disease that may need immediate attention. Keep their doctor’s number handy and make sure they go for a whole body check-up every 6 months to ensure they are healthy.

Listen to your senior loved ones and Stay connected:
Talk with your loved ones daily, enquire about their health, ask them if they need anything or not. This will reduce the communication gap between you and your beloved seniors which will help them easily share their problems or concerns with you.  Also, take out some spare time to be with your senior loved ones. Plan a sudden dine-out or a movie night with them. Make them feel special on their birthdays, anniversaries. This will make your loved ones feel happy and valued.

These are some of the tips on caregiving essentials that you can incorporate in your life while taking care of your beloved seniors to make them feel healthy, happy, and comfortable.