Seniors that live independently often need extra help during the holidays. The changes in the weather, the shorter days, and the depression that many people experience during the holidays can make holidays difficult for seniors that are living alone.
Home care can help seniors get through the stress and strain of the holidays by providing emotional and practical support. Seniors who have family coming to town to visit may need extra help getting the house ready or cooking meals. And seniors who are without family can benefit from having dedicated caregivers who visit regularly and provide socialization and conversation.
Some of the ways that home care can help seniors who are aging in place during the holidays are:
Home Cleaning
If seniors are planning on having people over to visit during the holidays they will want to make sure their homes are clean, tidy, and looking beautiful. Home care providers can tackle the housekeeping chores that seniors aren’t able to do so that the house looks great. They can also organize holiday cards, help decorate for the holidays, and make sure that the home looks cozy and comfortable. Seniors won’t be worried about having their friends and relatives over when they are sure the house looks welcoming and festive.
Meal Preparation
Preparing meals during the holidays can be difficult for seniors. Often holiday meals mean making traditional family recipes, and cooking for a lot more people than seniors usually cook for. Seniors also may need to prepare things like cheese and cracker trays, tins of holiday cookies, and other foods that they can bring with them to holiday parties. Home care providers can help seniors prepare their favorite holiday foods and bake holiday treats. The holidays are all about tradition, and eating traditional family favorite foods is as much a part of the holidays as great decorations and gifts.
Medication Management
During all the hustle and bustle of the season seniors may get confused when it comes to taking their medications. They also may not get their refills when they need them. Contacting a medical provider during the holiday season can be tricky because often doctors are booked or on vacation during the holiday months. Home care providers can make sure that seniors are taking their medications on time. And they can help seniors get refills, pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy, and organize the medications so seniors always know what pills to take.
Companionship
There are many seniors who don’t have any family close to them who end up spending most of the holidays alone. Seniors who have trouble getting out of the house because of medical conditions, the weather, or a lack of transportation can become anxious, lonely, and depressed during the holiday season. But with home care, seniors will get regular visits from a cheerful care provider who can make the holidays brighter.
Shopping
Holiday shopping is fun, but it can be stressful for seniors. The throngs of people in the stores can be overwhelming for seniors who may need to move slowly because of poor mobility. And it’s easy for seniors to get confused when they’re shopping. Home care providers can help seniors with all of their holiday shopping, including grocery shopping, to make sure that seniors don’t have a bad experience shopping.
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