The most important aspect of caring for the elderly is to love them. In this article you will find listed the best ways to take care of them.
Steps
Step 1. Look for common interests
You may think that older people are boring, but remember that you and your interests may be boring to them too. Try to open your mind and find out what makes them happy. Even if you can't share their interest, you can still share their enthusiasm.
Step 2. Don't judge them by their physical condition
You may think I'm out of practice, but it's just about the cycle of life. One is born, one becomes a child, then an adolescent, and an adult up to an old age.
Step 3. If they feel like tea or something else, offer to make everything yourself
Step 4. If they are unwell, take them to a doctor
If their condition gets worse, take them to the hospital.
Step 5. Help them tidy up, based on your availability
Step 6. Cook for them, or help them cook
Step 7. Listen to their stories
You may find them interesting (stories of their experiences during the war, or their life in general). Look for beauty in their story.
Step 8. Take them for a ride; wherever they want
Step 9. Don't swear or use a type of language that they might consider inappropriate, they might not take it well
Step 10. Take care of their pets
This will make them very happy.
Step 11. From time to time, surprise them with gifts; organize parties for them
Step 12. Rearrange their home or garden (if they have one)
Advice
- Love them, and they will surely reciprocate.
- Make sure they are happy and that nothing stresses them.
