Before we get to the decorating and other activities, here are 3 suggestions taking a moment to unwind during this busy holiday season:
If your loved one lives independently, try to keep the holiday decorating as much like they want it to be as possible.
Encourage your loved one to tell stories of the past. It's a great idea to video these stories so you can archive them for your family and share them for years to come.
Lastly, there is no need to go overboard on gifts during the holiday season – your company is most likely the most desired item – that you can provide in abundance! If you want to top off the stocking with a small item or two here is an affordable under $25 gift list curated for your seniors.
As you can tell, the central theme of these tips is including your senior and engaging them throughout the holiday season. This is a core pillar of our Interactive Caregiving philosophy – whether you are the primary caregiver for your senior loved one, a family member or are considering a professional caregiver for assistance, be sure to engage your senior this holiday season and make it a memorable one for yourself and your senior.
Elevating the Human Spirit--Companionship to Combat Loneliness
During the Holidays Comfort Keepers® can offer the support seniors and other adults need to combat loneliness and isolation. Many of us live away from our loved ones and this we can help make the season brighter. Every person has an inner spark. It’s something age and illness cannot take away. At Comfort Keepers®, we go beyond daily care needs to nurture those unique qualities and bring about a sense of hope, connectedness, purpose, and most importantly, joy. We help people reclaim all that life has to offer. This is precisely what Elevating The Human Spirit is all about. When we lift people’s spirits, research shows they feel better, live longer, and experience life more fully.
Our caregivers forge strong connections with clients – and through our proprietary approach to care, called Interactive Caregiving™, we emphasize meaningful engagement and interaction. We can help clients cook a favorite meal together, set up decorations, play games, address holiday cards, and assist with any other activities that enhance well-being and quality of life.
In addition to the companionship from our caregivers, we can also assist in getting clients to any family events or festivities so that they can spend time with friends and family, partaking in family traditions.
Our Caregivers Are:
• Selected after a rigorous interview process, including national background checks and personal and professional reference reviews.
• Our employees, not contractors.
• Bonded, insured and covered by workers’ compensation.
• Specially trained to provide an interactive care solution for clients.
For more information on how in-home care can help senior and other adult clients enhance emotional well-being, during the holidays and year-round, contact Comfort Keepers today.