If your senior parent has recently lost a spouse, a sibling, or a friend that they were really close to, their grief can impact their mental health. When a senior parent loses their spouse that they lived with it can be hard for them to adjust to living alone after living with someone they loved, especially if they were together for a long time.
The grieving process is different for everyone, so it can be difficult to know the best things to do to support your mom or dad while they grieve. And you are probably dealing with your own grief too. But helping your mom or dad will also help you process your grief.
Now would be a great time to learn more about companion care at home. If your mom or dad has companion care at home they won’t be alone as they adapt to a new normal.
You will have the physical and emotional space that you need to grieve, and your mom or dad will have a friend with them in their home who can watch TV with them, share meals with them, and make your mom or dad feel less alone. Some other things that you can do to support your mom or dad in the grieving process are:
Listen and Validate Her Feelings
Be present for your mom and create a safe space for her to express her emotions. Listen actively without judgment and validate her feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, or whatever else she may be experiencing. Let her know that it’s okay to grieve and that her feelings are valid. Tell her it’s ok to talk about her loved one and her memories of that person. Ask questions and let her tell stories about them.
Offer Practical Support
Help alleviate some of the practical burdens your mom may be facing, such as handling household chores, managing finances, or making funeral arrangements. By taking on some of these tasks, you can allow your mom to focus on her grief without feeling overwhelmed by other responsibilities. If you can’t be there daily to help with practical tasks that she isn’t able to do, get home care for her.
Provide Emotional Support
Offer comfort and reassurance to your mom during this difficult time. Offer hugs, hold her hand, or simply sit with her in silence if that’s what she needs. Let her know that you’re there for her and that she doesn’t have to go through this alone. If you have siblings, make sure they do the same.
Encourage Self-Care
Remind your mom to take care of herself physically and emotionally during the grieving process. Encourage her to eat nutritious meals, get plenty of rest, and engage in activities that bring her comfort and solace. If she finds it comforting to be reminded of that person get some photos of the two of them together and hang them up in the home.
Help Her Stay Connected
Encourage your mom to maintain connections with supportive friends and family members. Help her set up phone calls or video chats with loved ones who live further away. Staying connected with others can provide valuable support and companionship during the grieving process.
Be Patient and Understanding
Understand that grieving is a highly individual process, and everyone experiences it differently. Be patient with your mom and allow her to grieve at her own pace. Avoid imposing timelines or expectations on her, and instead, offer unconditional love, patience, and understanding as she navigates this difficult time.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Companion Care at Home in Carthage, MO, please contact the caring staff at Adelmo Family Care today at (417) 206-4576
Adelmo Family Care provides exceptional home and facility care for seniors, disabled adults, and their families in Joplin, Webb City, Carthage, Duquesne, Neosho, Carl Junction, Lamar, Newton County, MO, Jasper County, MO, Pittsburg, KS, Riverton, KS, Crawford County, KS, Cherokee County, KS, and surrounding areas.
To provide the safest and most qualified caregivers, John felt it was important to properly screen and train caregivers before they were invited into the homes of the families being care for.No caregiver is introduced to a client before being taught the Adelmo Standard.
Adelmo is German for Noble Protector, a name that projects what Adelmo Family Care strives to be. It is our goal to protect our elderly from having to move somewhere they do not want to go, while remaining safe, secure and independent.
Care is our Product and Independence is our Goal.We are there for you when you need to have some help to continue to live independently, at your direction, in your home. We will work with you to get you as fit as possible so you may become completely independent once again, if at all possible.
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