Action Step Seven: Make a change grid for your mom
This suggestion incorporates several techniques for helping mom deal with change.
Manage a grid or list of all the changes in your mom’s life and associated tools for helping her deal with the changes. For example of the TV channels, you could set her remote control to all of her favorite channels so all she has to do is press one button to surf. Another suggestion would be to make a list of all her favorite channels and keep it by her TV so she can reference it when Watching TV.
Another might be to get her a TV guide magazine so she can see the channels at a glance as well as the programming for each.
Another scenario might be to help her learn how to use a microwave oven; you might get her a microwave cookbook. Possibly sign her up for microwave cooking lessons. Another might be to make a list of settings for associated operations like warming up coffee etc….
Taking care of an elderly parent can always be a struggle. You must devote a-lot of attention, time, and care to make them comfortable and happy. But you must also keep the stress out of your mind and your happiness in sight. Taking Care of Mom can help.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Action Step Seven: Make a change grid for your mom
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