Holidays with Seniors: Adapting Activities for Loved Ones with Dementia
The limitations of the COVID pandemic had a tremendous impact on last year’s holidays, forcing many families to remain isolated from each other. Fortunately, this season families can embrace the opportunity to safely gather together once again. While decking the halls and preparing for the holidays with seniors, it is vital to include adaptations to […]
The Importance of Grandparents in the Lives of Grandchildren
As the saying goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent just might be one of life’s greatest joys – a chance to experience once more the delight of spending quality time together with the children in your life; only this time around, they are your children’s children, and so the relationships […]
Take the Stress out of Travel for Older Adults This Holiday Season
It is the most wonderful time of the year – for family get-togethers! With many families separated by geographic distance, or simply as a consequence of the demands of life, we all look forward to the chance to reconnect with close friends and family during the holidays. And for aging parents, the opportunity to spend […]
The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors Start With Creativity
Doesn’t it feel wonderful to locate that perfect gift, the one that is guaranteed to make your loved one’s face brighten with joy? When it comes to the seniors we love, it’s even more rewarding, since it can be difficult to come up with new and creative ideas. Seniors have a lifetime of acquired treasures, […]
Relax and Enjoy a Stress-Free Holiday with Seniors
When celebrating the holidays, the world’s message to us is that the grander, brighter, flashier, and more expensive the experience, the better. But for family caregivers, particularly those in the sandwich generation who are currently providing care for both senior parents and their own kids and spouse, attempting to meet these expectations can be overwhelming. […]
Family Caregivers: Overcome Holiday Stress with Professional Respite Care
Despite being profoundly rewarding and fulfilling, providing care for an aging loved one also encompasses a multitude of challenges that can trigger serious health risks for family caregivers. And while it’s very common for family members to put their own needs on the back burner to place the emphasis completely on the needs of their […]
Make the Most of Holiday Visits: Assess Senior Elder Care Needs
Getting together with family and friends is the hallmark of the holiday season. With the kids off from school and extended time away from the workplace, it’s the optimal chance for the generations to get together and enjoy some quality time. The holidays also serve as the opportune time to evaluate the health, safety and […]