Experts say that one of the most
important things you can do for a parent or another loved one in an assisted
living community is to commit to visiting on a regular
basis. We are not suggesting every day
or even every other day, in fact you need to give your loved one time to bond
with those in their community, but rather to be consistent with your visits.
If you worry about what you will talk
about or do during your visits, A Place for Mom, the largest assisted living
referral service, has some tips to help you spend meaningful time
together. One of their suggestions is to
do a craft project together. You will
find all kinds of ideas on the Internet and can use upcoming holidays for
appropriately themed projects. Scrapbooking
is another idea and will give your parent the chance to reminisce about the
past and to share old family stories. Pick
up scrapbooking supplies at your local craft store and bring along plenty of
photos (be sure to get some of your newer digital photos printed out) to use in
the book.
Visits to your loved one can be as
simply as scheduling the time to coincide with a favorite TV show both you and
your parent love to watch. Not only can
you enjoy the show together but then discuss the twists and turns that the
program is taking afterward. The same
can be said for starting a book club, and if your parent’s eyesight makes
reading difficult, you can read a chapter or two and then talk about the
story. If family members live far away,
you could help them set up a video chat as many seniors are not comfortable
with the technology to do it themselves.
Other suggestions include playing cards or board games, having a picnic
on the grounds of the assisted living community, and creating a playlist of
favorite tunes and then listen to it together.
If you are looking for exceptional
senior living, Glendale, AZ area seniors are encouraged to consider
MorningStar at Arrowhead. Our community offers 60 private assisted living
suites with spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans along with
25 secure suites devoted the care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related
diseases. At our all-inclusive
community, we strive to meet seniors’ physical, emotional, spiritual and
wellness needs within a comfortable, secure setting. Please visit our
website for more information.
MorningStar
at Arrowhead represents the very best in senior living with our distinct
mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We
are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene
setting by creating a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and
selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. We invite you to schedule a tour to
discover one of the area’s top assisted living and memory care
communities.
Source:
aplaceformom.com/blog/assisted-living-activities-for-your-next-visit/
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