Staying In Touch With Family Members

How often should I call my family members?

The number of people living alone has increased significantly over the last decade. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 30% of Americans live alone. And those who don’t have friends or relatives nearby are at risk of loneliness and isolation.

It’s important to stay connected with your loved ones. This can include phone calls, video chats, text messages, and social media posts. If you want to improve your relationship with your family, try these five simple ways to stay in touch.

While everyone is getting busier in their lives, it gets difficult to stay in touch with family members, especially if everyone lives far away. Loneliness can affect the mental health of seniors as they need emotional support while growing old in their home. But with your busy schedules at work and your own lives to manage, how you can manage to stay in touch and on top of your elderly parents or grandparents living alone. Being socially connected to your loved ones can help in some way. Here's a few tips:

• Phone calls

Phone calls are the best way to stay in touch when you live afar. Do not wait. Just give them a call whenever you are free. Ask them about their day and how they feel. This will give them a pleasant and exciting feeling. You can also try video calls as everyone now knows how they work and seniors are also eager to try new things. It would be good for them to see you or their grandchildren, it keeps them connected and engaged. If you get too busy, do not hesitate to drop them a text message letting them know you are thinking of them. 

• Visits 

Plan visits or holidays together. Yes, it can be challenging to plan casual meet-ups when you live in another city, borough, state or country, but do not forget to spend holidays with your loved ones as they are growing old. While getting old, seniors need more love and support. Holidays are a great time to touch base and check in. 

• Home care assistance

If it is impossible for you to visit them on a holiday for some reason, leave that to us. We, at Elder Friends Concierge Services, LLC. believe in spreading joy and will always be there for your older parents or grandparents living alone. We provide independent living services for the elderly and all the aging care they need. A simple wellness check can ease your mind and provide seniors with that extra special touch.