What tips can you provide when visiting seniors?

Show curtesy and respect by giving eye contact, speaking clearly and listening to responses. Seniors experienced life – wars, love, marriage, families, occupations, joys and hardships. There may be a valuable life lesson to learn during a visit. Delve into conversations about heritage, learn about traditions and the community where one was raised. Sharing stories around the dinner table is a great way to learn about others and sharing recipes can result in a new meal idea.

Taking time to call and check in with a senior gives an opportunity to build a friendship and show you care. It also prevents loneliness. The positive effect of proactively communicating with others can result in a reciprocal feeling of support. Express appreciation for all the times when a senior impacted your life. Grandparents, teachers, caregivers, parents, and friends are all deserving of a thank you for investing their time and talent during their lifetime.

Freedom Home Care provides companionship services which enrich lives by having caregivers visit on a regular basis. There is evidence to support the relationship between social engagement and higher levels of physical, mental and cognitive functioning and its association with longer life spans.

Please call Freedom Home Care if you have questions (507-387-4663) or view our services at www.freedomhomecarellc.com

Ann Cesafsky

Licensed Social Worker

acesafsky@freedomhomecarellc.com

507.387.HOME (4663)