Things You'll Need:
- Compassion!!
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Step 1
First thing I do is make sure they have heat. We live in the Colorado mountains. Very cold!! If they dont I call my husband. That is his specialty. He is awsome!!! I can handle the rest on my own.
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Step 2
The next thing is food. I make sure they have enough to make it to my next visit. Also make sure they are able to prepare it on their own. If not I come back twice a day until they are. Have to keep up their strength. Next thing is cleanliness. For them and their home. I touch up what needs it, without invading their space. Space is important!
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Step 3
Next is medication. If they are running low I will call them in to the pharmacy. and sometimes I will count to make sure they are taking it correctly. Just a precaution. I will pick up prescriptions and groceries at the same time because we live about 40 miles from the closest store. I dont charge anything for helping. It just makes me feel good doing it. Sometimes they will ride along to town. Its great!!
Comments
kjshannon said
on 8/17/2009 I think all people shoud read this article
ladykbd said
on 7/2/2009 This is a great article. I think its awesome to be a blessing to elderly people. We all have to grow old some day too.
shenandoah said
on 5/1/2009 Good tips for being kind to elderly folks and nice of you to write this. A few to add: (1) recycle your magazines (recent or current) and offer them to the senior to read. Many times they dont have $ for throw-away reading. (2) bake for them. Who doesn't like a surprise plate of homemade baked goods? (3) bring them a few fresh flowers from the grocery store, to brighten a corner or spot of their home. (4) Pray for their well-being. It can't hurt ;-)
alystarcrane said
on 4/5/2009 So nice, kind, and thoughtful of you to help our elderly�great tips for keeping them warm; fed; their surroundings clean; and their meds. We created a chart with my grandmother�s meds; times she takes them; and dosage�this helps her and her care givers remember�also helps when she carries it to her doctor�s appointments. Thanks for all you do. 5 stars
grove said
on 3/12/2009 What a great idea for an article! Thanks for writing it.