Is your loved one moving away to an Assisted Living community? Staying apart does not mean you cannot stay connected to the ones you love. Here are four useful tips to help you keep in touch with your loved ones and show them how you still love and care for them.
Teach Your Loved Ones to Go Digital
A whole new world of communication opportunities can be opened up to your loved ones if you teach them how to use digital devices. Social media, text messages and emails are a great way to keep in touch regardless of the physical distance between you and your loved ones. See something you think your loved ones might like? Why not snap a quick photo or video and send it over via a messaging app or post it online to make their day? Are you planning to celebrate a special occasion soon? It will delight your loved ones if you invited them to join in on the event digitally through FaceTime or Zoom. Since technology has enabled us all to get together, why not let our elderly loved ones be a part of this digital interconnectedness too?
Send Letters and Mail
Even if going digital is great, not all our loved ones like being tech-savvy. Some may still appreciate the sentiment behind hand-written letters and cards. Why not try to write to your loved one about how your days have been? Or if you are not good with words, you can try mailing small items over, such as origami, bookmarks and fun trinkets. Even putting something small together can go a long way in showing your loved ones that you miss them and have been thinking about them.
Make Plans Together
Do you have some free time recently? Why not contact your loved ones and ask if they would like to do something or go somewhere together? Making plans together is a way to let your loved ones feel involved. You can always decide on doing an activity together, such as knitting or crocheting. Have them teach you some new skills or learn something new together! If you and your loved ones love going outdoors, you can take them on an easy hiking trail to get some exercise and fresh air. Going for walks and spending time in nature can be a good way to keep their minds and bodies active and healthy.
Make Time to Visit
At the end of the day, perhaps nothing is more effective than showing up in person. Be it stopping by their apartment for a quick chat or delivering a care package from home, your loved ones will doubtlessly appreciate the time and effort you took to visit them. For many, just the sight of your face is enough to make their day!
Senior Assisted Living in Our Retirement Community
Are any of your loved ones looking to move into an Assisted Living community? Our retirement community in North Richland Hills is a vibrant environment that provides dedicated care and exceptional services to all our residents. We also offer several apartment floor plans to suit your loved ones’ needs. Interested to learn more about Assisted Living in North Richland Hills, TX? Contact us or schedule a tour and visit our retirement community today!
