Do you have an elderly loved one who still lives in the hometown where she grew up? According to some studies, 75% of men live in the same town they grew up in, and 66% of women live close to their hometown. That means it’s a lot more common than many people would think.
Why do People stay in Their Hometowns?
The reasons your loved one is still living in her hometown are probably just as unique as she is, but for the majority of people, it’s because of family. Other family members have remained, so they stay as well to continue to be connected, have support, and a community where they belong.
Relive Those Old Memories with Some Day Trips
Now is a great time to have your elderly loved one spend some time reliving memory lane by traveling to key places from her years spent in that area. Going out for simple and easy day trips like this can be a great day brightener for your aging loved one as she gets to see how places look now, remember how they used to look and share key memories with those who come along on the trip.
If you don’t live close to your mom or dad, companion care at home providers can accompany them on these nostalgic trips.
Four Fun Areas to Visit in Her Hometown
Her Home
If your loved one is not living in her first home, take a drive or visit the home where she grew up. She’ll enjoy seeing how the neighborhood looks now compared to how it was when she grew up. Take this opportunity to discuss what she did for fun as a child on this street or in this area, who were her best friends, and where were her favorite places to play.
Her School
Schools have changed a lot over the decades, so it can be fun to tour her old school building if it’s available. She’ll enjoy seeing the modern technology added to the building and finding some old hidden gems from when she was still there. If there are staff present (and it’s not during the school day), she might enjoy talking to them about what school was like for her. This is a great time to ask her what her favorite subjects were and if she played any school sports or was in any clubs.
Her Parks
All kids head to the parks or other natural areas for play when they are young. Find out where she liked to hang out and go visit those places together. It might be as simple as a creek she used to like to fish at or it could be an art museum she would daydream the day away at.
Her City
Whether it was a one-stoplight town or a bustling big city, go explore it again, talking about the places that she went with her parents as a small child or where she hung out with friends as a teen.
It’s More Fun with Someone
If the family can’t join your loved one for these outings, a companion care at home provider can come along. A companion care at home provider can provide transportation and a listening ear. Her companion care at home provider can also take photos for her to share with her family members when she talks about how much some things have changed, and others have stayed the same.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home in Phoenix, AZ, please contact the caring staff at Legacy Home Care today. Call (480) 777-0070
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