Aging & Elderly Care
Providing specialized support for elderly members and their families, ensuring their well-being as they age, and offering practical, emotional, and spiritual assistance.
Home Visits and Virtual Social Support:
Provides companionship and practical support to elderly members, helping them maintain independence while staying connected to the community. Assistance may include grocery shopping, preparing meals, coordinating medical appointments, and offering virtual check-ins to combat loneliness. These services ensure that elderly members receive emotional care even if they cannot leave home, fostering social connections and emotional support.
Visits to the Temple and Social Outings:
Helps elderly members stay spiritually and socially engaged by organizing temple visits and social outings. Whether it’s a devotional gathering, a kirtan session, or a peaceful visit to the temple, volunteers can assist with transportation and support, allowing elderly members to remain active within the community and connected to their spiritual practices.
Choices and Transitions in Care:
Supports elderly members and their families in navigating care options and making informed decisions about home care, domiciliary care, care homes, and dementia care. Timebank advisors help assess individual needs and provide guidance on the best available options to ensure safety, comfort, and well-being. This includes practical help with arranging care services, managing transitions, and understanding how to adapt care plans as needs change.
Legal Aspects of Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorney:
Assists elderly members in navigating complex legal processes such as setting up retirement planning, wills, trusts, and assigning power of attorney. This ensures that their legal and financial affairs are in order, offering peace of mind for them and their families while aligning these decisions with Krishna-conscious principles.
Support for Aging Family Members:
Offers emotional and practical guidance to families managing the care of elderly loved ones. This includes providing resources to balance caregiving responsibilities with personal and spiritual well-being and ensuring families receive the support they need during this stage of life.
Support with Transitions from Work to Retirement and Changing Roles:
Assists elderly members in navigating the transition from work to retirement, adjusting to new routines and roles at work and home. Workshops and one-on-one support help members explore maintaining purpose and fulfilment in retirement while balancing spiritual and personal well-being.
Managing Illness, Disease, and Healthcare Support:
Provides comprehensive support for managing illness, chronic disease, and other healthcare needs. This includes coordinating with healthcare providers, offering resources on managing symptoms, and providing spiritual care to help elderly members maintain their faith and emotional resilience during illness.
Funeral Plan and Financial Preparedness:
Encourages members to purchase a suitable funeral plan or set aside funds to ease the burden on families. Members are also supported in creating a personalized funeral day itinerary, including their choice of speeches, well-wishes, songs, and prayers. Timebank advisors provide resources and guidance on financial planning and funeral arrangements to address these considerations thoughtfully and respectfully.
Birth Insurance Plans for Comprehensive Financial Preparedness:
Individuals are encouraged to explore birth insurance plans that allow them to invest in long-term provisions for professional healthcare and retirement planning. These plans, offered by companies like AIA Group and Prudential, enable members to set aside funds early in life, ensuring financial security for future healthcare and retirement needs. By starting early, individuals can alleviate financial burdens and focus on personal and spiritual growth throughout life.
By focusing on practical and spiritual needs, Easier Life Timebank helps elderly members stay connected to the community while receiving essential support for their well-being.
Example 1: Supporting Elderly Members with Daily Needs
Offer: I assist elderly members by providing practical support for their daily needs and fostering community connections.
Details:
- Help with grocery shopping, meal preparation, and organizing medical appointments.
- Offer companionship through home visits or virtual check-ins to combat loneliness.
- Provide transportation to the temple for spiritual engagement or social outings.
Availability: Weekdays between 10 AM and 4 PM within a 10-mile radius.
Credentials: Experience volunteering with elderly care organizations and references available upon request.
Example 2: Transitioning from Work to Retirement
Offer: I guide elderly members transitioning from work to retirement, helping them maintain purpose and balance in their new roles.
Details:
- Organize one-on-one sessions to discuss adjusting to retirement routines.
- Conduct workshops on exploring meaningful activities such as volunteering, devotional practices, or creative hobbies.
- Offer financial planning tips to manage resources effectively during retirement.
Availability: Evenings or weekends for one-hour sessions, virtually or in person.
Credentials: Certified life coach specializing in retirement planning, with experience in financial advisory roles.
Example 3: Legal and Financial Preparedness
Offer: I support elderly members in managing legal and financial matters to ensure peace of mind and alignment with their spiritual values.
Details:
- Assist in setting up wills, trusts, and power of attorney.
- Guide members in exploring funeral plans and creating personalized itineraries for spiritual and family needs.
- Provide advice on birth insurance and retirement planning for long-term financial security.
Availability: By appointment virtually or at a local venue on weekday mornings.
Credentials: Legal consultant with expertise in estate planning and a background in Krishna-conscious financial guidance.
These examples highlight the diversity of services that can be offered to elderly members, emphasizing practical, emotional, and spiritual care to enhance their quality of life and well-being.