Supporting your parents’ or older loved ones’ independence is often the key to their well-being. But whether its removing potential tripping hazards - helping with meal preparation - or something more - it’s important to observe potential areas where they may benefit elder care assistance every time you visit.

Here are some tips that could help:

1. Conversation Starter: As you gather around the table this holiday, start a conversation with your parents or older loved ones about their well-being. Ask about any challenges that they might be facing in daily activities. Open communication is the first step in providing the support them may need.

2. Mobility and Safety Check: During your visit, pay attention to your parents’ or older loved ones’ mobility. Observe any difficulty in walking, balance issues, or signs of unsteadiness. A simple safety assessment can go a long way in ensuring a secure living environment.

3. Memory and Cognitive Function: Keep an eye on your parents’ or older loved ones’ cognitive health. Look for any memory lapses, confusion, or forgetfulness. Early detection of cognitive changes allows for timely intervention and support.

4. Daily Living Activities: Are daily activities becoming more challenging for your parents or older loved ones? Watch for any struggles in meal preparation, hygiene, or housekeeping. Identifying these challenges can help tailor in-home elder care assistance to their specific needs.

5. Emotional Well-being: Emotional well-being is as crucial as physical health. Pay attention to your parents’ or older loved ones’ mood and behavior. Feelings of loneliness or isolation can be alleviated with the right support system.

6. Create a Check-list: Planning a holiday visit with your aging parents? Create a checklist to ensure you cover all aspects of their well-being. From health checks to safety assessments, a systematic approach can help you identify potential needs.

7. Resources and Support: Discovering your parents or older loved ones might need extra support can be overwhelming. Remember, you are not alone. Our sole mission at Senior Citizens Inc. is to help people age successfully. We are the only “one-stop” shop for assistance and referrals for seniors and their families in all of coastal Georgia. Our Care Navigation team can connect you to the resources you need when you need them. And better yet, our care navigation service is completely free.

   Give us a call at 912-236-0363! We are here to help!