1.
Stop and Visit
The elderly get lonely including those living in nursing homes and assisted living. Stop by and visit even if only for a few minutes you will be surprised at what a difference it will make in their day.
129 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 - 1 comment
Comments:
good idea.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 5 points
2.
Play an Old Board Game or Card Game
Playing old games with them may give them a sense of old memories. This may allow them to feel younger again, which is always a good felling to have.
81 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
awesome idea.
Added 2 years ago by guest, 4 points
3.
Cook for Them
Often it is hard to cook for one and the elderly will just eat a sandwich or cold cereal instead. You could cook them something special or cook a little extra when you cook and take it to them.
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4.
Read
Many time he or she may not be able to see to read anymore ask if they would like you to read them the paper and/or bring them a book on tape.
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5.
CHECK ON THEM WHEN THE WEATHER IS BAD
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6.
Do a Chore (Clean)
There are many chores that need done that people may not see yet the person living there can an example dust that gathers on higher places is dangerous for the elderly to clean.
52 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 - 2 comments
Comments:
Sounds like a good idea.
Added 7 months ago by guest, 1 point
i think you should help elderly
Added 1 year ago by guest, 3 points
7.
Listen To Them
A basic need people have is just for someone to listen to them - really listen. From this, you can find some of the most important things they need or want.
49 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 3 comments
Comments:
In response to "I think this is a fantastic idea," I say: You don't already listen?
Added 6 days ago by guest, 0 points
I think this is a fantastic idea
Added 8 months ago by guest, 2 points
awsome
Added 2 years ago by guest, 0 points
8.
Look At Old Pictures
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9.
Adopt A Grandparent
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10.
Pick up their medications for them
18 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 - 1 comment
Comments:
people should help elderly people when there are sick or help them get lower things or higher things that is why you should help them i belive in them help them please
Added 1 year ago by guest, -4 points
11.
Phone
Phone and talk a few minutes if you cannot stop by just to make sure their doing all right.
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12.
Take her/him to a medical appointment
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13.
Bring Your Pet to Visit
You will of course want to be sure that the person likes pets and is not allergic to them.
Pets have been taken in nursing homes and they bring smiles to the elderly faces
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14.
write a letter
Unsteady hands make writing illegible. Send elderly your return address labels to use as addressing letters to you, those ones sent to you from charities.
13 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
15.
Help a blind man cross the road
11 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
16.
Holiday baking and decorating
Offer to help with holiday baking and decorating. If possible, invite them to come stay at your house and have them help you with your baking and decorating. Plan to make some easy homemade decorations too. Play holiday music and allow them to tell you stories of years gone by.
10 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
17.
Home Repairs
See if there are any small home repairs, you can do.
8 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 -
18.
Meals on Wheels
Mention meals on wheels in general conversation some people may not know about this program.
This organization supplies hot lunches to qualifying elderly.
8 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 -
19.
Never Bring them to Home for the Aged
The best care for an old person can only be rendered by his own family members. Often we think that in home for the aged they would be guided more by the proffesionals, but we were wrong, cause no matter how good they are in treating the physical pain that the old person is going trough, they can never ease the emotional pain that they might be undergoing. Caring for the elderly is our own responsibility and not of the other people, home is the best place to go for a person who only have few days left in the world. Let us not deprived them the oppurtunity to have this precious thing in the last hours of their lives.
7 points - added 3 years ago by guest - 3 comments
Comments:
I agree.
Added 10 months ago by guest, 2 points
When I was a child, there was a short time when my Mom and her siblings couldn't take care of my grandmother, and they put her in a home for the elderly for a couple of weeks. (My grandfather had already passed away, and she was on her own.) This was back in the 1970's, and she was a Polish immigrant that moved to this country around the turn of the century, lived in a Polish neighborhood with other people like her, and never really learned to speak English. During the time she was in that home, we visited her, and the effect it has on me was profound. The despair I saw in her eyes was palpable, and it engrained in me the strongest determination that no matter what, I would always assure my parents didn't have to go to a place like that. Now, with my own mother nearing the end of her life (she's 86, and a cancer patient for the past 4 years), I'm grateful for having had that experience all those years ago, as it taught me the importance of stepping up and dealing with our aging parents in a responsible and respectful manner.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 9 points
Beautifully said!
Added 1 year ago by guest, 9 points
20.
Get Them Involved
See if they may have an intrest in playing local bingo or in going to the local senior center.
7 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 -
21.
Update Insurance
If a family member is not close by you can help make sure that their insurance information is up to date and that any Medicare premiums are paid and see if they are eligble for medicaid or other insurance programs.
7 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 -
22.
Smoke Detectors
Make sure they have smoke detectors in the home and maybe bring some fresh batteries.
7 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 -
23.
Shop
Offer to take them to do their shopping or to pick it up when you do yours. Many elderly people are on fixed incomes you could also clip coupons on items you know they use.
7 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 -
24.
Bake Them a Birthday ake
6 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 - 3 comments
Comments:
The spelling of cake is not ake
Plz note it!!
:)
Added 11 months ago by guest, -2 points
Birthday Cake.
Added 4 years ago by JARM1, 1 point
CAKE maybe take a cake decorating class
Added 4 years ago by JARM1, 0 points
25.
Plant Flowers
Plant flowers that need little care or buy a houseplant.
6 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 - 1 comment
Comments:
a shepherd's hook of different height makes it possible for the elderly to care and water plants while standing or in a wheel chair.
Added 1 year ago by guest, 1 point
26.
PICNIC AT THE PARK
Pack favorite foods and munchies. Walk to see the animals and view the children playing. If by a river to listen to it flow. Breathe in the fresh air!
4 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
27.
Make sure they have proper heat and air.
3 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 -
28.
Spend the night with your grandparents
Many grandparents get lonely when their grandkids don't visit them. Every now and then spend the weekend with them.
2 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
29.
Play some Board Games
Some elderly people can have fun too. Play some board games or just some games. Elderly people love to laugth. Especially they like to play with kids because the kids maybe remind them of there own kids!
2 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
30.
Make an emergency storm pack
2 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 -
31.
Talk to them
talking to them will show them you listen and care and listen to their problems
1 point - added 7 months ago by guest -
32.
take walk with them
It helps them to let of all there worry's and it refreshes them and they get a better feeling of life
1 point - added 3 years ago by guest -
33.
Give them Music
I am a singer who specializes in Singing for the elderly and it is a medicine of enormous proportions.
0 points - added 1 month ago by guest -
34.
Check Locks
Check door locks and make sure they are in good working condition.
0 points - added 4 years ago by JARM1 -
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