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Homecare: Great Ways to Thank People Who Help Your Parents

Homecare: Thanking those who help your senior is one way to show appreciation. It doesn't have to be a big, expensive gift.

Homecare: At any time of year, thanking those who help your parents is one way to show appreciation.

It doesn’t have to be a big, expensive gift. It needs to come from the heart and fill a need or desire. Here are some of the best ways to thank those who help out whether it’s a sister who takes your parents to every appointment or a homecare provider.

 

Homecare in Berkeley CA: Gift Ideas
Homecare in Berkeley CA: Gift Ideas

 

-Restaurant Gift Cards

On a busy night, it can be hard to cook dinner after a busy day of cleaning, running errands, and cooking meals for older adults. Restaurant gift cards, especially gift cards to places that offer convenient online ordering and curbside pick-up, are ideal.

-A Prepared Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner

If you like the meal idea but can’t afford a restaurant gift card, make a picnic basket meal instead. Fill it with items you know the person will enjoy and drop it off at their home or at your parents’ house. Before they leave for your parents’ house or to go home after a busy day, there’s a meal all ready for them.

-Movie Rentals

After helping your parents all day, how does their family carer or home care aide like to unwind. If you know they like movies, purchase gift cards or free rental passes for streaming services like Vudu or Google Play. They can pick and choose a movie to rent and watch as they have time.

-Take Over for a Day

If you have the time, offer to take over for the day. Your sister or another family member can have a day off to spend doing things they enjoy. If your parents have a paid caregiver, there may be worries about missing a day’s income. Be considerate of that.

You can also consider having paid caregivers stop by once a week to make sure your family member has a day off each week. If you have a sister or brother who is with your parents seven days a week to help out, make sure someone is there to give them a break each week. Home care helps by providing coverage on days off.

Homecare services cover the things your parents need help completing on that day. They may need someone to cook meals, help with cleaning, or do the laundry for them. If you have someone in the family who is providing this care without being paid, it’s extremely important to schedule home care to ensure they have time for self-care.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Homecare in Berkeley, CA, call the caring staff at Aviva In-Home Care.
Call today: (415) 795-2203

Evan Loevner

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