Making the Holidays Easier for Seniors
By: Kelleen Corfield
The holidays may create certain challenges for seniors. If you have a senior in your life, the following tips will help you recognize some of these challenges and offer ways to alleviate the stress they may cause.
The holiday season is an especially joyful time that brings families together from near and far to enjoy special meals, pass down traditionespecially for those who may have failing eyesight, memory challenges, or mobility issues. While adult chils, and create everlasting memories. As a senior, these preparations can be stressful and time-consuming. dren may usually be able to help their aging parents with day-to-day needs, the holiday season is a busy time for everyone, which means they often do not have as much time to help with holiday preparations.
Preparing the House
If your senior loved one is planning to host a gathering or out-of-town guests, they will want to get their house in tip-top shape and make sure they have everything they need to make their holiday events joyful and stress-free. A caregiver can assist with light housekeeping, decorating, and everything that comes with preparing for guests.
Making Holiday Meals
Grocery shopping and meal preparation can be especially challenging for seniors who lack transportation or have trouble lifting heavy items. Seniors may struggle to carry groceries from the car to the home, lift heavy pans in and out of the oven, or prepare holiday dishes as easily as they once did. A Comfort Keeper can help with grocery shopping and preparing those special family recipes.
Gift Giving
The holiday season is a time of giving, and your senior loved one likely has several names on their gift list. Although they may enjoy choosing the perfect gift for each person, it may be difficult for them to shop, wrap, and send the presents. Our caregivers can keep gift giving stress-free by providing transportation, in-person and online shopping assistance, gift wrapping, and help delivering or shipping packages.
Traveling to Holiday Events or Parties
Occasionally, gatherings may require local or out-of-town travel. Driving, especially at night, intimidates seniors with poor vision. A Comfort Keeper can provide transportation and attend events with seniors, so they feel more comfortable.
Emotional Support & Companionship
While the holidays are filled with joy and family time for many, the season can also be a lonely time for seniors who may have lost loved ones or are unable to see children and grandchildren that live far away. A Comfort Keeper can offer companionship to bring warmth, hope, and joy during the holiday season.
Comfort Keepers Can Help
The holidays are a special time. Our trusted care team at Comfort Keepers can ensure the season is joyful for the senior in your life. Our caregivers can help with light housekeeping, preparing for guests, holiday meal preparation, gift wrapping, decorating, shopping, and transportation. During the holiday season and beyond, we believe that every senior should experience the best in life.
Our Comfort Keepers provide uplifting in-home care that helps seniors achieve greater wellbeing by fostering everyday positive moments, connection, and a more joyful life — no matter their age or acuity. Call us and learn more about our services.
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