Aged Care Guidance During Home Isolation

COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lifestyle and the way we do things and see the world. Nowadays it is difficult to visit your elderly friends or relatives personally. This can make a stressful situation for all of us. However, there are some other ways you can stay connected with elderly family members and friends and continue to support their health and wellbeing.

Here one of the leading aged care provider in Sydney, OSAN Ability Assist would like to provide some helpful tips.

Social Media and Video Calls

If your loved one has a smartphone, computer or an iPad, help them get set-up with technology such as Facebook, Skype or Zoom so you can get connected via video calls and they can stay in touch with other friends and family.

While the set-up process might be tricky initially, once a system is up and running, your loved one will enjoy being able to see you on the other end of the line.

Phone Call

For an older person living alone, a phone call from a friend or family member daily or every couple of days can make a big difference. Set up a schedule with other family members to share ‘checking in’ so that the whole family can spend quality time.

If you are running out of things to say, try one of these ideas to keep the conversation flowing:

• Reminisce a story about a grandchild
• Discuss a TV program or a book you have recently gone through
• Reminisce & share some memories you have

Play Games

If the person you care for is familiar with computers and smartphones, there are lots of games that can be played especially online – either individually or in a group. Games like Word with Friends, Scrabble, Ludo, Free-fire, Carom-boardorsimilar can be played on a smartphone or iPad and it may be a good option if there are grandchildren in the family.

Another alternative is to complete a newspaper crossword or quiz together during a phone or video call.

Write A Letter

An old-school hand-written letter is good for the mood. It can keep both the writer and the receiver occupied for a fair part of the day.

Ask For Help

It is quite okay to feel concerned about your elderly loved one. If you think your elderly loved one might be stressed out or need help, call in our service. OSANAbility Assist is here to help with professional aged care services maintaining all the precautionary measurements.