Getting old is a process but aging gracefully sometimes do not come easy for older adults. More demands placed on their body and mind often send older people into a world of fear. Offer them as much support possible during this trying time.
Make Time For The Old And Aged
Older adults love the company of loved one. Visit them. Do your best to make time for them. Listen to them and take note if there is something amidst in their behavior, physical condition or eating habits. Never take any change for granted. Minimize abrupt changes that might need to take place by planning everything in advance. Help prepare them mentally before the actual event takes place.
Engage Extra Help Around The House
A night nurse is recommended for older adults in your care that might need extra care. This will prevent unwanted accidents such as falls during the times when they need an extra pair of watchful eyes. Administering of medication for any illnesses can easily be entrusted to a trained nurse who is able to act swiftly in case of an emergency.
Honesty
If they are dying, tell them. Do not let them live in fear. Prepare them for the after life or whatever faith it is you follow. Give them the gift of honesty to help them pass on more peacefully.
Unconditional Love And Care
Give them your unconditional love and care. Support them every way possible financially and emotionally.
Accept Aging
Educate older adults about the process of aging. Offer them choices of aging and living a fulfilled life or choose to live bitter and blame everything on fate. Acceptance that aging is a natural process sets in the mind of the older adults, medical help and other treatment can be discussed in a much more civilized manner. Help them adjust and give them plenty of space to choose what is best for them by offering the same.