{"id":248,"date":"2020-06-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synergyhomecare.com\/ma-westwood-02090\/2020\/06\/05\/stay-connected-with-aging-parents-during-quarantine\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T23:03:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T23:03:07","slug":"stay-connected-with-aging-parents-during-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/synergyhomecare.com\/ma-franklin-02038\/knowledge-center\/stay-connected-with-aging-parents-during-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Connected With Aging Parents During Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

During this time of uncertainty, feeling close to the people you love is more important than ever. Sadly, many people are separated from their elderly parents while sheltering at home. Although social distancing and quarantining are some of the best ways to keep at-risk populations safe, you may not see your aging parents for some time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whether they live across town or across the country, you may be worried that isolation and loneliness could start impacting your parents’ emotional health. Thankfully, there are ways to stay in touch with them, even if you can’t physically be together. Here are some of our favorite tips on connecting with aging parents during the quarantine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ways to Connect with Aging Parents<\/h2>\n

1. Virtually Connect<\/h3>\n

Between Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, and many other apps and platforms, there are several ways to virtually connect with your older parents. While a phone call is great, there’s something moving about seeing your loved ones’ faces. Even if your parents aren’t the most tech-savvy individuals, an on-site caregiver or someone in their community may be able to lend a helping hand so your parents can learn the finer points of video chatting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2. Schedule a Window Visit<\/h3>\n

If your parents find virtual communication difficult, arrange some window time. Window visits are simply a scheduled appointment where you and your parents can meet up face to face with a windowpane serving as a healthy boundary. Having you close is sure to brighten your aging parents’ days and help them feel truly loved. You can even let your little ones play outside the window so that your parents can have a front-row seat to their grandchildren’s infectious joy.<\/p>\n

3. Care Packages<\/h3>\n

Whether you’re commemorating a special event such as your parents’ anniversary or just want to bring a smile to their faces, care packages are amazing gifts with a huge impact. You can fill your care package with:<\/p>\n