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9 Ways to Overcome Your Ageing Parent’s Loneliness

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Last updated: September 20, 2022 9:14 pm
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It can be difficult to see our parents age and struggle. One of the most common issues that aging parents face is loneliness. This can be due to a number of factors, such as losing touch with friends or family, health problems, or simply feeling isolated in their own home.

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1.      Encourage them to move into an aged care facility2.      Try to eat at least one meal with your parents every day3.      Celebrate small occasions (and make sure your parents are included)4.      Ask them if they’d like to babysit your children5.      Gift them a pet6.      Encourage them to join a club or group7.      Make sure they have transportation8.      Try to find and connect them with old friends9.      Make Zoom your friend

If you’re struggling to help your aging parent overcome loneliness, don’t worry — you’re not alone. In this article, we will discuss 9 ways that you can help your parents feel less lonely and more connected to the world around them.

1.      Encourage them to move into an aged care facility

This may seem like an obvious solution, but it’s one that is often overlooked. Aged care facilities like Banfields Aged Care provide a sense of community for residents, as well as a range of activities and social events that can help reduce loneliness.

If your parents are healthy and mobile, moving into an aged care facility can be a great way for them to meet new people and stay active. This option is especially good if you don’t live close by and are unable to visit often.

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Plus, the benefits of an aged care facility don’t end here. In addition to reducing loneliness, aged care facilities offer:

  • 24-hour care and support
  • A safe and secure environment
  • Access to medical and nursing staff

2.      Try to eat at least one meal with your parents every day

This is a simple solution that can make a big difference. If you live with your parents, try to have at least one meal with them every day. If you don’t live with them, aim to have dinner with them at least once a week.

Not only will this give you quality time to catch up, but it will also provide your parents with much-needed companionship. Plus, eating together is a great way to bond and connect, and it’s something that even the busiest person can make time for.

3.      Celebrate small occasions (and make sure your parents are included)

Family gatherings, birthdays, and holidays can be difficult for aging parents, especially if they feel like they’re being left out. If you’re planning a celebration, such as a birthday party or holiday gathering, make sure to include your parents in the planning process. This will help them feel involved and appreciated, and it will give them something to look forward to.

In addition, try to celebrate small occasions with your parents on a regular basis. For example, you could have a weekly movie night, go out for coffee once a week, or play cards together every Sunday afternoon. These small gestures can make a big difference in your parent’s life.

4.      Ask them if they’d like to babysit your children

This is a great way to help your parents feel needed and loved. It’s also a great opportunity for them to spend time with your children and create special bonds.

If you have young children, your parents may enjoy babysitting them on a regular basis. If you have older children, your parents may enjoy helping them with homework or taking them to after-school activities.

But keep in mind that not everyone enjoys babysitting. If your parents don’t want to do it, that’s okay — there are plenty of other ways to help them feel less lonely.

5.      Gift them a pet

Pets are known for their ability to reduce loneliness and provide companionship. If your parents are struggling with loneliness, gifting them a pet could be the perfect solution.

But there are a few things to keep in mind before gifting a pet, such as:

  • Your parent’s lifestyle – do they have the time and energy to take care of a pet?
  • Your parent’s living situation – do they live in a house or apartment?
  • Your parent’s health – do they have any allergies or health conditions that could be aggravated by a pet?

If you think a pet would be a good fit for your parents, consider adopting one together. This way, they’ll have someone to help take care of the pet and they’ll always have a companion.

6.      Encourage them to join a club or group

Joining a club or group is a great way for your parents to meet new people and stay active. There are clubs and groups for all sorts of interests, so there’s sure to be one that’s perfect for your parents.

Some popular options include:

  • Book clubs
  • Walking groups
  • Sports teams
  • Art classes
  • Cooking classes

The best thing about this option is that it gives your parents the opportunity to meet new people and do something they enjoy at the same time.

7.      Make sure they have transportation

This is an important one, especially if your parents don’t have a car or can’t drive. If your parents can’t get around easily, they’ll be less likely to participate in activities or go out and socialize.

There are a few things you can do to help with this:

  • Offer to drive them places
  • Give them a ride-sharing gift card
  • Arrange for transportation through a senior center or community program

8.      Try to find and connect them with old friends

Your parents might not be the best at social media, but you are. So it might be a good idea to ask your parents about any long-lost friends they might have and look them up on social media.

Once you’ve found them, see if you can reach out and connect them with your parents. It would be great for your parents to reconnect with an old friend. Plus, it might give them someone to talk to on a regular basis.

9.      Make Zoom your friend

If you can’t be there in person, the next best thing is to connect with your parents virtually. Zoom, FaceTime, and other video-chatting platforms make it easy to connect with loved ones no matter where they are.

So, try to schedule a regular video chat with your parents. This way, they’ll always have someone to talk to and they won’t feel so lonely.

These are just a few of the ways you can care for your parents and help them overcome loneliness. If you have any other ideas, please share them in the comments!

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