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3. Offer Companionship and Engagement for Seniors
With children back at school, seniors in the home may feel lonely. Caregivers can engage seniors in activities such as reading, puzzles, or light exercise, providing social interaction and mental stimulation while parents and kids are occupied with school-related tasks.
1. Establish a Consistent Routine for All Family Members: Caregivers can help set a consistent daily schedule that balances the needs of both children returning to school and seniors. This might include set times for meals, school drop-offs, senior care routines, and family time, helping to reduce stress and ensure everyone’s needs are met.
2. Assist with Morning and Evening Preparations: Caregivers can help set a consistent daily schedule that balances the needs of both children returning to school and seniors. This might include set times for meals, school drop-offs, senior care routines, and family time, helping to reduce stress and ensure everyone’s needs are met.