There is a lot of noise and chaos in this world. Many people have a difficult time paying attention to the people around them. They have trouble focusing on what is currently happening in front of them because there is so much else going on. As your loved one gets older, they might have even more of a problem focusing in this noisy world. However, there are some things that you and elder care providers can do to help your elderly loved one in these instances.
Acceptance and Preparation
An important first step in helping your elderly loved one deal with this noisy world is by helping them to accept that this is how things are. In addition, you or elder care providers can help your elderly loved one to prepare for noisy situations. For instance, if you plan on taking your elderly loved one to a restaurant on a Friday night, let them know that it might be noisier. You can also call the restaurant staff ahead of time to see if they can seat you and your elderly loved one in a quieter area of the restaurant, if possible.
Patience is a Virtue
In addition to the preparation, you should ensure that you have patience with your elderly loved one. Your loved one might need you to explain how the situation will play out. For example, if you are going to take them to a food court, you should explain what they can expect. Your elderly loved one might have questions and you should have patience while they ask what they need to.
Limiting Encounters
If you have any control over the situation, you should do your best to limit the number of people that your elderly loved one will be around. If your elderly loved one doesn’t like chaotic situations, being around large groups of people can be a huge problem. You might want to gather a bunch of people over to their house to celebrate their birthday. However, this might not be the best idea for your elderly loved one.
There might be places that you need to go for a while and you worry about leaving your elderly loved one home by themselves for that long. However, you can always hire an elder care provider to stop by and check on your loved one. If you help your loved one to accept that this world is sometimes noisy and you prepare them ahead of time, things could go a lot smoother.
Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5982075/