Prevent Isolation and Loneliness with Aging Loved Ones

 Comfort Keepers In-Home Care is very excited to partner with Grandpad, a technology solution to connect family members.
We’ve talked about being observant when visiting aging loved ones. You may notice a lack of confidence, which can be as a result of physical and/or cognitive changes that may be happening. For example, you may observe your loved one battling uncertainty and confusion when performing once familiar tasks.
We also commonly see people begin to withdraw from what have been normal activities and relationships.  They no longer participate in activities and relationships that have historically brought them great joy. For example, if you had lunch with your dad every Wednesday, but now he’s making excuses for why he can’t join you. When you notice your loved one adopting a new “hermit mentality,” shutting out others and avoiding social situations, that’s a major warning sign. The end result is often the same – loneliness and isolation – which can contribute greatly to a person’s overall health and certainly a person’s quality of life.
It’s important for families to recognize the need for help and take action.  It’s important for families to understand that they don’t have to go it alone.  In fact, it’s almost as important for family members to reach out to others for help as it is for the senior.
If you can’t physically be there with your senior loved one, a service like Comfort Keepers can provide an array of services from companionship and help around the house, to making sure people can participate in those cultural, social and religious experiences that they have always enjoyed, to personal care for those whose needs are greater like help with showering, eating, toileting and transferring. We, at Comfort Keepers, view ourselves as a Concierge Service versus caregivers – we are here to provide the services that create the highest quality of life for our clients.
But now, with Grandpad, there is a solution to re-engage our senior loved ones with family and friends.  It was designed for, by, and with seniors over the age of 75 in mind.  A closed family network that can have families video chatting with grandma/grandpa, exchanging voice emails, and downloading pictures of grandkids in real time, and much, much more.  This is so not an iPad or smart phone!
Go to www.comfortkeepers.com/grandpad for more info on this amazing device, or call Comfort Keepers Santa Clarita directly at 661-287-4200 for a free demo.  Myles McNamara, a Certified Senior Advisor, is the owner of Comfort Keepers In-Home Care, and works professionally with seniors and their families.