Social Media

How to Help an Aging Parent Deal with Feelings of Loneliness

Your elderly father passed away several months ago and your aging mother now lives alone in the house you grew up in. But lately mom always seems lonely and depressed, and she’s isolated herself from family members and friends. In fact, mom’s feelings of loneliness have reached the point that you’re now worried about her health and wellbeing. What should you do? There are several proven ways to help an elderly parent overcome feelings of loneliness and isolation, starting with these.

By First In Care|2019-10-25T21:44:58-04:00October 28th, 2019|Categories: Depression & Mental Health|Tags: Depression in Seniors, loneliness, mental health, Social Media, Socially Isolated, wellbeing|

5 Ways Modern Technology Can Help You Care for an Aging Parent

If you’re currently serving as a caregiver for an aging in place elderly parent, you’re not alone. And thanks to the technological age we live in, there are more high-tech gadgets and gizmos available than ever before to assist your caregiving efforts. Here are 5 innovative ways that modern technology can help you care for an elderly parent.