Top Tips for Adapting Holiday Activities for Elderly Individuals with Alzheimer’s
The limitations of the COVID pandemic had a tremendous impact on last year’s holiday season, forcing many families to be isolated from each other. Thankfully, this year families have the ability to embrace the chance to safely get together once more. While decking the halls and preparing for visits with loved ones, it’s important to […]
The Mutual Benefits of Grandparent/Grandchild Relationships
As the saying goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent could very well be one of life’s greatest joys – an opportunity to experience once more the satisfaction of doting on and spending quality time with the children in your life; only this time around, they’re your children’s children, and so […]
Traveling with a Senior Loved One This Holiday Season? These Stress Free Travel Tips for Older Adults Can Help!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for family get-togethers! With many families separated by regional distance, or just as a result of the busyness of life, we all anticipate the chance to reconnect with close friends and family during the holiday season. And for the elderly, the chance to spend quality time […]
End the Year on a Positive Note: Have a Stress-Free Holiday with Seniors
When celebrating the holidays, society’s message to us is that the grander, flashier, brighter and more expensive the experience, the better. But for family caregivers, especially those in the sandwich generation who are busy taking care of both elderly parents and their own children and husband or wife, trying to meet these expectations can be […]
Respite Care: The Best Holiday Gift for Family Caregivers and the Seniors They Love
In spite of being extremely rewarding and fulfilling, caring for an older loved one also consists of a multitude of complications that can create serious health concerns for family caregivers. And although it’s common for family members to place their own needs on the back burner to concentrate fully on the needs of their loved […]
What to Look for This Holiday Season to Determine Senior Elder Care Needs
Spending time with family members is the hallmark of the holiday season. With the kids on break from school and the adults enjoying extended time away from the workplace, it’s the ultimate opportunity for the generations to get together and make merry. On the other hand, it’s also, the opportune time to evaluate the health, […]