Take advantage of your holiday visit to check on older adults During the holidays, many people will be visiting aging parents or relatives. That makes it a perfect opportunity to observe them in their “natural habitat” – you’ll get to see how they’re really doing. This year, use some of your time at home to do 3 things: make sure your older adults…
Holidays are often stressful for seniors with Alzheimer’s Holidays bring a flurry of activity, changes in daily routine, conversations with extended family, and participation in annual traditions. For seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, this can be stressful. To help your older adult have a happy holiday season and to reduce your own stress, scale things back and modify traditional activities so…
Caregivers pour their hearts into supporting others, often putting their own needs last. This holiday season, give them the gift of comfort, convenience, or much-needed relaxation with presents designed to make their demanding role a little easier. From soothing self-care treats to practical tools that lighten their load, these 10 thoughtful gifts for caregivers tell them they’re truly appreciated. Whether you’re shopping…
Have a more pleasant holiday with our best caregiver stress tips Holidays are stressful enough, but when you add caregiving to the mix, the combo can send stress levels through the roof. To improve your holiday experience, we’ve chosen our 6 top articles that help you reset holiday expectations, reduce emotional stress, cope with feeling unappreciated, and reduce overall stress and anxiety.…
Caregiving during the holidays is extra stressful The holidays can be challenging for caregivers. Difficult or insensitive family members are especially hard to deal with when you’re already juggling caregiving, work, grief over past losses, and holiday prep. To help you manage the family issues that are likely to come up during this time, we share tips and suggestions from 6 top…
Holidays can bring out the worst The stress of the holidays can bring out the worst in people. It’s a hectic time that’s full of unreasonable expectations. That can make difficult or insensitive family members especially hard to deal with when you’re caring for an older adult and hoping for extra support. We’ve all struggled with family members who: Don’t invite you…
Include seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia in holiday activities You want older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to feel included in the holiday festivities. But you also don’t want them to get overstimulated or agitated. Whether you’re hosting the get-together or taking them to someone’s house, these 6 tips help you modify holiday activities for seniors with dementia so they’ll…
Holiday gatherings can be a time of shocking updates Many families only get together a couple of times a year for big holiday celebrations. When family members see your older adult, they might be surprised or scared by their current condition. You see your older adult all the time, so the way they appear and behave is normal to you. But for…
Date published: 2024-10-14 Fall is here, the leaves are changing color It’s refreshing to feel the crisp fall air and watch the leaves change color. To celebrate the new season, we’ve rounded up 6 festive activity ideas that you can enjoy with your older adult. They’re all simple, inexpensive, and fun! 6 festive fall activities for seniors 1. Enjoy fall-themed coloring pages…
The 4th of July is an excellent opportunity to celebrate independence, create meaningful memories, and enjoy summer festivities with the seniors in your life. Whether your loved one thrives on lively gatherings or prefers quieter, nostalgic moments, there are plenty of senior-friendly ways to honor the holiday together. From patriotic crafts and classic parades to relaxing backyard barbecues and firework alternatives, we’ve…
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