Site Search

Get Luxury News by Email

Live the Good Life

Categories more

Sections

Other

Tips for supporting your loved ones as they get older

Be the first to review this item!

Published
10/14/2025

Sadly, ageing is a thing in life. There comes a point in all our lives where we get older and need support, whether that’s Senior Living support or support from our children (if we are lucky enough to still live close by). 

Watching a loved one age can be both a privilege and a challenge. It’s great that they are living a long life, but there will be moments when they will need your support, and this support will be greater the older they get. You may find yourself helping with everyday tasks, navigating health concerns, or simply offering emotional reassurance during times of change. It can be difficult to watch someone you care about face new limitations, but your presence and patience can make all the difference. 

Below, we have put together a guide on supporting your loved ones as they get older. 

 

Be open with each other 

As your loved ones age, there will be sensitive topics that you will need to speak to each other about - especially if you are going to be able to help them. These topics could range from their finances to their health or independence. It’s important that you are open with each other and create a safe space where they can talk to you about sensitive topics and don’t feel judged or embarrassed about them. 

 

Encourage independence where possible

Your loved ones may want your support, and when you give it, they may start to lean on you more and more as time goes on. Being supportive of them is extremely helpful, but also encouraging their own independence where possible is important - you don’t want them to lose it altogether. Ways to encourage independence include: Support, don’t take over, modify their environment to make it more suitable for them, as well as promote decision-making.

 

Stay connected 

Social isolation is a serious risk for older adults, often leading to depression and cognitive decline. With the world being more connected than ever, it’s important you try to find ways to connect with your loved ones when you aren’t there, such as when you go on holiday or are working a lot. Video calling can help, as well as messaging on social media apps like Instagram. Try to schedule regular calls on the phone as well as drop text messages throughout the week. The more they feel you are there, the less alone they will feel. If you know you won't be around for a while, try and find someone who can fill in for you. Maybe a friend who can give them a call or a cousin who is local and could visit one or twice that week. 

What recommendations would you suggest to someone who is trying to support their loved one more as they get older? Which of the above tips did you find most useful? Is there anything missing in our guide that you think we should be adding? Let us know in the comment box below. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Comments