17 New Ideas for Creative and Meaningful Activities with Aging Parents and Elderly Loved Ones.

Are you tired of the same old routine activities when caring for your aging parents or as a professional caregiver? Do you struggle to develop new, fun, and meaningful ways to connect with your elderly loved ones? Look no further!

In this podcast episode of Doing it Best With Eldercare Success, Nancy May shares 17 creative and inexpensive activities that will help combat boredom and foster deeper connections between caregivers and their elderly parents, even if they have some cognitive or physical limitations.

Say goodbye to folding laundry as an "entertaining" activity, and hello to a world of more engaging possibilities!

These activities suit seniors who are frail, have dementia or have other physical limitations. From musical moments to storytelling adventures, there's something for everyone on this list.

Join Nancy and become an Eldercare Success as she delves into each activity, providing tips and insights on making the most of your time together. Whether you're a family caregiver or a professional aide, this episode will inspire you to think outside the box and create lasting memories with your elderly loved ones.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to rev-up your caregiving experience and connection. Tune in to "Doing it Best With Eldercare Success" and discover 17 different and fun-filled activities that will bring joy, laughter, and meaningful connections to your daily routine.

Share this episode with your family and friends, and let's make caregiving a more fulfilling and enriching experience for everyone involved!

Why You Should Listen:

• Break Caregiving Monotony: Explore creative solutions to overcome the routine boredom that both caregivers and seniors often face.
• Create Inclusive Fun for All: These activities are tailored for frail individuals, those with dementia, or those with other restrictions, ensuring everyone can participate.
• Even learn to engage infants and Young Children: Learn how to transform caregiving into a joyful, family-wide event that fosters meaningful interactions and cherished memories.

Helpful Links:

• Bluetooth
• Speaker less than $25
• Dementia
• Friendly Saline
• Washable Window Paint/Markers
• Finger Paints, Fingerpaint paper
• Play-DohStarter Set,   Sculpey Polymer Oven Banke Clay
• Podcast: Eldercare Success (please share with those you care about)
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: A small blue tab on the right side of the page says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up.  Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.

 

Host: Nancy May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good.  Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. 

Nancy is also the  Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

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