9 Things to Automate When a Forgetful Parent Wants to Continue Living at Home

ckh0000

9 months ago

If down stream you see a need for more care for your senior you probably need to start now if these 9 ideas are needed. I chose to have a 24 hour caregiver with my Dad but it took a year and a half of dripping on him before it became his idea as well. His 1st response was "Not in my house." Within days after the caregiver arrived he acknowledged that it was a good idea.

PY in Worces­ter

9 months ago

think small: an electric tea kettle is a humble thing, but it may keep the house from being burned down.

These are all sensible things to consider. More fundamentally it is important NOT to 'infantilze' elderly people but to recognize what they can and like to do and even encourage then to 'stretch' their abilities a bit. Longer term survival depends on actually 'flourishing' a bit here & there and keeping alive, even developing their mindfulness and sense of self-efficacy.

bil.1

9 months ago

when i read this it looks as if it is for the rich. where I live, the context you bring, seems wasteful, wealthy and selfish. having an individual home, for me and my friends seems a pipe dream away.

healthymom

9 months ago

For a nutritious snack that helps keep the bowels regular try Gudernoobs made by WooHoo Foods!

ReenieK

10 months ago

All good ideas...my husband and I may start implementing some of these for ourselves! (for later, of course)