My relative is all alone or quality of life is poor and I feel bad about this.
During the current COVID-19 crisis, this problem that affects so many of our elders even in the best of times became a clear worry for many families. There are concrete steps you can take to both manage your feelings and help your family member.
Care Managers Can…
- Identify activities that the client used to enjoy and figure out ways to adapt to the current situation
- Focus on activities and people that could bring joy to a client’s life – focus on meaningful interactions
- Help mark time in meaningful ways
- Create a leisure calendar