There are many elderly people who have children and grandchildren. Some of them even have great grandchildren. If this is the case for your elderly loved one, you should do your best to help them create their legacy. They have worked hard their whole life to get to where they are at. They have created years of memories and traditions. Let them share this with the entire family and others. Allow them to leave behind a legacy they can be happy and proud of.

Stories Are Important

One of the ways to help your elderly loved one to create their legacy is to understand that stories are important. Your elderly loved one should be able to share their stories with everyone they want to. If they have grandchildren, have them come over on Sundays and hear the stories that your elderly loved one has to tell. If they start talking to you or the homecare providers about stories from their youth, be sure to listen. These stories may have something to teach you. Even if they don’t, your elderly loved one will appreciate the time you take to listen to their stories.

Doing Hobbies Together

Another way that you can help your elderly loved one to create their legacy is by doing hobbies with them. When you visit with your elderly loved one, be sure to spend extra time doing something with them. The talking and conversations are great. However, doing hobbies together can help to create more memories. You can paint with your elderly loved one or do puzzles with them. Be sure you are doing something they enjoy.

Sending Cards and Letters

Your elderly loved one can create their legacy by sending cards and letters, too. You can get your elderly loved one a stockpile of cards and paper. This way they can write letters to their friends and family members that live farther away. These will be keepsakes when your elderly loved one passes away.

Playing Games

There are many games that you, the rest of the family, and the homecare providers can play with your elderly loved one. Think about it. When your children grow up, don’t you think they are going to remember sitting around playing board games with their grandparents. This is the type of stuff that memories are made of.

It can be a wonderful experience helping your elderly loved one create their legacy. In the process of doing this, you and other family members can create more memories with your elderly loved one.

Sources:  https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/fun-ways-older-adults-stay-physically-active

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Stephen Sternbach

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With over 35 years of experience, Stephen Sternbach has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Star Multi Care Services since 1987. After the sale of the New York and New Jersey operations of Star Multi Care Services, Sternbach brought the company private where he remains President and CEO of this 40-million dollar company. With Sternbach at the helm, Star Multi Care Services employs more than 650 employees, in six offices throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.

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