Caregiving tips to help aging loved ones managing their life

Hello, Chealsea here With Solutions for senior’s podcast.

Before I get started today, I would like to thank Home Helpers of Bourbonnais for sponsoring solutions for seniors podcast. If you or your loved one are in the Kankakee or will county area call home helpers at 815-401-5527 for all your home care needs. You can also visit their website at www.homehelpershomecare.com/kankakee

If you are a caregiver to your aging loved one, you know that you need to be organized to juggle everything on your plate. I’m sure it didn’t happen overnight, but you figured everything out how to manage your work life, home life, personal life and caregiving life for an aging loved one. Did you know that it will be beneficial to everyone involved if your aging loved one is just as organized as you?

Unfortunately, many people think that once they retire, they don’t need to be organized anymore. But I’m sure you are noticing while helping your aging loved one that makes everything more difficult. The thing is, if they have appointments and rely on people to assist them, the more organized they are, the better off everyone is. Your aging loved one doesn’t have to have an elaborate organized plan, They just need to figure out an organization system that helps them manage appointments, personal needs, medical needs, all transportation needs and anything else that they rely on you or anyone else to get done.

If your aging loved one isn’t used to having a system, they may be resistant. I get it. Some of us are very organized but some of us are not organized at all. Always running late to appointments and forgetting groceries on the first trip to the store. While it may be easier just to do everything for our aging loved one, we should try to get them involved in their own organization.

Some organization tips that can help your aging loved one manage their care and life.

1. Keep a calendar.

2. Don’t rely on memory.

3. Create a daily system.

4. Make lists and plans.

5. Make information easily accessible.

6. Organize the import things

7. Create a medication system.

If your aging loved one is resistant to the help of getting organized just remind them that you are just trying to help them live independently as possible and doing these small changes can really help contribute to them living alone and safely for as long as possible. It’s will also help you manage all on your plate and give you piece of mind that all of your aging loved ones needs are meant.

The process of getting your aging loved one organized may seem like a huge undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be. Finding what works for you and your aging loved one is key. Then you’ll be able to help them get in the habit for staying organized. Remember that they will not be perfect at staying organized at first and may need your help through the begin process.

Thank you so much for joining me this week. I hope this episode has helped you feel ready to tackle organization with your aging loved one.

Again, I would like to thank home helpers of Bourbonnais for sponsoring solutions for senior’s podcast. If you are your loved one are in the Kankakee or will county area call home helpers at 815-401-5527 for all your home care needs. You can also visit their website at www.homehelpershomecare.com/kankakee

Join me next week for another episode on a common challenge we face while helping our aging loved ones. Stay safe and well.