Many senior citizens try to keep in touch with their grandchildren by writing letters to them. However, sometimes an elderly person may have trouble gripping a pen or they may feel self-conscious about their penmanship. Others might simply feel that they can’t express themselves through writing a letter. While writing letters can be a wonderful way to stay in touch with a grandchild, it is important to remember that it can be very difficult for some people. Thankfully, there are many other ways that your elderly loved one can keep in contact with their grandchildren.  

Sending Packages 

Just about everyone loves getting personalized packages in the mail. You or a home care provider can take your elderly loved one shopping. This way they can pick out special little things that they can send to their grandchildren. Some things your elderly loved one might want to include in their special packages include the following:  

• Storybooks

  

• Adorable little stuffed animals 
• Cute little cars and trucks 
• Puzzles 
• Games 
• Stickers 
• Treats 

You might have to remind your elderly loved one what things their grandchildren like.  

Sending Letters or Emails 

If your elderly loved one has difficulty writing letters, let them know that you or a home care provider can write down what they want to express to their grandchild. You can get them a cute notebook, make some tea, and sit down with them. You can allow them the chance to dictate what they would like you to write in each letter. This can be a fun activity for you and your elderly loved one.  

Sending Pictures 

You should also encourage your loved one to take pictures. These photos can be of anything they would like. For instance, they could take a picture of a bird in the tree outside, their cute dog, or even of themselves. After pictures are taken and printed off, you can have your elderly loved one send them to their grandchildren. You can also encourage them to take old photos and send those, as well.  

Conclusion 

Just about everyone gets excited when something comes in the mail for them. This is one of the ways your elderly loved one can keep in contact with their grandchildren. They can send letters, emails, photos, or packages to their grandchildren. Your elderly loved one can tell you or a home care provider what they want to write or what they want to send. From there, you can help them send out letters or packages regularly to their grandchildren.  

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Home Care in Greer, SC, contact Heart of the Carolinas Home Care at 864-991-3116.  Providing Home Care Services in Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer, Anderson, Spartanburg, Mauldin, Seneca, Laurens, Charleston, Columbia and the surrounding areas. 

Sources 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/grandparents/staying-touch-grandchildren-coronavirus-lockdown/ 

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Edward Harrison

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Edward Harrison founded the Heart of the Carolinas Homecare in 2007 when he saw there was a need for caregivers that provide non-medical home care services, at a price that most people could afford. It was standard in the industry to require hourly minimums and it was common to be assigned a caregiver, not matched with one based on your individual personal needs. Edward understood that to make a successful relationship between caregiver and client, skills were not enough, personality and compatibility plays as much a role as do skills.

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