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Could Social Media Help You in Your Elderly Care Efforts?

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Elder Care in Coronado CA

Elder Care in Coronado CAThese days, social media is everywhere. It seems that no matter where you look or what you do you are encouraged to connect with businesses or people through a variety of different social media platforms. You know that this is a great way for you to keep in touch with friends and family members, and maybe even find out about businesses that have piqued your interest, but have you thought about how using these platforms may improve and enhance your elderly care efforts?

Social media is something that should be utilized carefully and in moderation to prevent the burnout and addiction that some experts are seeing among those who are highly focused on technology usage. In the context of your elderly care journey with your aging parent, however, you might just find that it could be one of the most useful, and easily accessible, tools that you have.

Some ways that social media could help you in your elderly care efforts include:

  • Seeking out help. Friends and family members often want to help you in your elderly care for your parent, but may not know what you need or what to do. They might not even know how to approach you to offer their help. Social media is a good place for you to make a comment telling those who are interested that you would appreciate help and inviting them to contact you. Something as simple as saying “I could use some help spending some time with Mom this weekend” can get you a strong response from those who are more than willing to be a part of your care network.
  • Central information hub. Especially if your aging parent has been coping with a chronic condition, has been undergoing tests, or needs procedures performed, friends and family are likely to be curious. They might want to check in on your parent, get updates, or ask what they can do to help. Avoid receiving an overwhelming number of calls, texts, emails, and unannounced visits by starting a special social media page dedicated to information about your parent. This private page can include contact information, visiting information, and anything else that you would like to share with friends and family that you invite to the page. This will give them all of the details that they need without requiring them to contact you, and can give them an easy place to send you messages, make comments, or offer assistance.
  • Stay in touch with the care provider. Especially if you live at a distance from your elderly parent it can feel as though you are out of touch with their daily activities and condition. A private social media page is a great place for you to maintain contact with them as well as their elderly health care services provider. Here you can post and view pictures, videos, and comments, leave messages, and even have quick conversations. This will put you both at ease and help you to chronicle your care journey in a simple and accessible way.

La Jolla Nurses Homecare can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, call 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Costa, CA, and the surrounding communities."}” data-sheets-userformat=”{"2":767,"3":[null,0],"4":[null,2,10667209],"5":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":[null,2,0]},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"6":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":[null,2,0]},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":[null,2,0]},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"8":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":[null,2,0]},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"9":2,"10":2,"12":0}”>For more information about how the caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, call 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable elder care in La Costa, CA, and the surrounding communities.

Brittnei Salerno

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