Grandchildren Build Better Relationships with Grandparents by Helping with Their Care
Announcement posted by Tall Trees Care Communities 13 Oct 2014
Founder of alternative to aged care in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast reveals how grandchildren can become part of grandparents’ care protocol.
Australia, 13 October 2014 - Phil Usher, the co-founder of Tall Trees Care Communities, recently outlined some ways to get grandchildren involved in the care of grandparents who need some help taking care of themselves. Tall Trees Care Communities provide independent living with consumer directed care. That means the residents own their homes, come and go as they please and have access to any level of medical care all the way up to that of a nursing home.
Tall Trees Care Communities encourage their residents to have their grandchildren visit them often. They know of many studies indicating that visits are beneficial for both the grandparents and grandchildren. Recently, on the company blog, they provided a guide on how to involve grandchildren in the care of grandparents who are in need of various degrees of care.
Sitting
Teenagers can function as “sitters” or carers and can be of great help by making tea or coffee. They can also serve or heat pre-made meals for their grandparents. Whatever they do, the idea is to give grandparents and grandchildren quality time together. Both benefit from each others’ company. In addition, it gives teenagers a higher sense of responsibility and can help their self-images.
Puzzles
Children or teenagers can work side by side with their grandparents to solve puzzles. Anything from math puzzles to crossword puzzles to physical puzzles is great as long as it gets everyone working together for a common goal.
Reading
A grandchild reading to a grandparent can be very empowering for the grandchild and very comforting for the grandparent. If the child is reading something from school, they can get their homework done in the process. Reading stories that encourage the reader and listener to make pictures in their minds can be very helpful for the grandparent.
Classic Movies
Watching movies from a bygone era with grandparents is enriching to both sides. The grandparents get to reminisce about their era while the grandchildren can experience that era for themselves with help from their grandparents. It is a lot of fun to discuss how the world has changed from era to era: what it used to be like compared to how it is now.
Family History Book
Another recommended activity is to create a family history book. It allows the grandparents to pass history down to the grandchildren and gives the grandchildren a better sense of their roots as a family.
Why it Matters
Mr Usher is committed to helping residents of Tall Trees Care Communities keep their independence as long as possible. He is also a firm believer that keeping the elderly engaged with life is the best way to provide a higher quality of life. According to Mr Usher:
“We love it when grandchildren visit our residents. Sometimes their faces glow for days afterwards. It is truly beneficial for everyone.”
Tall Trees Care Communities provide an alternative to aged care in the Brisbane and Gold Coast areas. Their business model combines independent living with consumer directed care. To learn more or to arrange a trial stay, call (07) 3442 9378 or visit their website: http://www.talltrees.net.au/.
Tall Trees Care Communities encourage their residents to have their grandchildren visit them often. They know of many studies indicating that visits are beneficial for both the grandparents and grandchildren. Recently, on the company blog, they provided a guide on how to involve grandchildren in the care of grandparents who are in need of various degrees of care.
Sitting
Teenagers can function as “sitters” or carers and can be of great help by making tea or coffee. They can also serve or heat pre-made meals for their grandparents. Whatever they do, the idea is to give grandparents and grandchildren quality time together. Both benefit from each others’ company. In addition, it gives teenagers a higher sense of responsibility and can help their self-images.
Puzzles
Children or teenagers can work side by side with their grandparents to solve puzzles. Anything from math puzzles to crossword puzzles to physical puzzles is great as long as it gets everyone working together for a common goal.
Reading
A grandchild reading to a grandparent can be very empowering for the grandchild and very comforting for the grandparent. If the child is reading something from school, they can get their homework done in the process. Reading stories that encourage the reader and listener to make pictures in their minds can be very helpful for the grandparent.
Classic Movies
Watching movies from a bygone era with grandparents is enriching to both sides. The grandparents get to reminisce about their era while the grandchildren can experience that era for themselves with help from their grandparents. It is a lot of fun to discuss how the world has changed from era to era: what it used to be like compared to how it is now.
Family History Book
Another recommended activity is to create a family history book. It allows the grandparents to pass history down to the grandchildren and gives the grandchildren a better sense of their roots as a family.
Why it Matters
Mr Usher is committed to helping residents of Tall Trees Care Communities keep their independence as long as possible. He is also a firm believer that keeping the elderly engaged with life is the best way to provide a higher quality of life. According to Mr Usher:
“We love it when grandchildren visit our residents. Sometimes their faces glow for days afterwards. It is truly beneficial for everyone.”
Tall Trees Care Communities provide an alternative to aged care in the Brisbane and Gold Coast areas. Their business model combines independent living with consumer directed care. To learn more or to arrange a trial stay, call (07) 3442 9378 or visit their website: http://www.talltrees.net.au/.