{"id":1917,"date":"2022-06-06T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careplangcm.com\/?p=1917"},"modified":"2025-10-23T02:41:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T02:41:12","slug":"caregiving-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careplangcm.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/06\/caregiving-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Caregiving with kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.careplangcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SCFgrandmotherWIthGrandsonSMartphone_AdobeStock_382921053-700x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"Caregiving with kids\" class=\"wp-image-1918 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.careplangcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SCFgrandmotherWIthGrandsonSMartphone_AdobeStock_382921053-700x400-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.careplangcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SCFgrandmotherWIthGrandsonSMartphone_AdobeStock_382921053-700x400-1-300x171.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/400;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children generally like to feel included. But they may not know how to relate to an ill family member with limited abilities. Here are some ideas for home-based activities with elementary-age children.<br><strong><br>Finger foods are fun to prepare and eat together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep it simple: Chunks of cheese with crackers, peanut butter in celery, wash-and-eat fruits such as grapes and berries.<\/li><li>Set the table with fancy china or make it a &#8220;picnic&#8221; with paper plates and cups.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Side-by-side reading nurtures a relationship.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Both can collect and share favorite comic strips or children&#8217;s books.<\/li><li>If your loved one has dementia, reading from picture books can help stimulate conversation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Photographs spark memories.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Looking at old photo albums together can bring family history alive. Better yet, have the child write &#8220;captions&#8221; for the album.<\/li><li>If your elder family member wasn&#8217;t along on vacation, let the young one do show-and-tell with photographs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Everybody needs an exercise buddy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Play &#8220;catch&#8221; with a soft beach ball, nerf ball, or big rubber ball either overhead or by bouncing between two players.<\/li><li>Watch gentle exercise shows together such as PBS&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sitandbefit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>&#8220;Sit and Be Fit.&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> Or purchase a DVD or video for exercises that are geared to the elder but are healthy and safe for both.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children are observant and curious. Their noses are sensitive to smells. If odors tend to be present, make sure there&#8217;s plenty of fresh air circulating and consider having a bouquet of flowers in the room. Talk with children ahead of time about your loved one&#8217;s situation. They will be less likely to blurt out awkward questions or to worry that your loved one&#8217;s condition is contagious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Looking for ways to involve the children?<\/strong> <br>As the greater Cleveland experts in family caregiving, we at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careplangcm.com\/\">Careplan Care Managers<\/a><\/strong> support multigenerational families. Give us a call if you need ideas. 440.476.9534.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Children generally like to feel included. But they may not know how to relate to an ill family member with limited abilities. Here are some ideas for home-based activities with elementary-age children.Finger foods are fun to prepare and eat together. 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