By Jim Smeaton
Seniors, particularly those who live alone or reside far away from their families, often tend to feel lonely. This is very true during the holidays, when families are expected to spend time with one another and reminisce on all of the great memories they have shared. Even if they live near their families, and get to see their loved ones often, elderly individuals may feel nostalgic during the holidays and, as a result of mourning the passage of so many years, tend to become isolated. The home care professionals at Always Best Care of Western NC, serving Asheville, Hendersonville, and surrounding western North Carolina communities, know that nostalgia and loneliness are natural feelings; however, they are also aware of the importance of including your senior in your holiday plans.
Seniors, particularly those who live alone or reside far away from their families, often tend to feel lonely. This is very true during the holidays, when families are expected to spend time with one another and reminisce on all of the great memories they have shared. Even if they live near their families, and get to see their loved ones often, elderly individuals may feel nostalgic during the holidays and, as a result of mourning the passage of so many years, tend to become isolated. The home care professionals at Always Best Care of Western NC, serving Asheville, Hendersonville, and surrounding western North Carolina communities, know that nostalgia and loneliness are natural feelings; however, they are also aware of the importance of including your senior in your holiday plans.
In some situations, it may be easy to ensure that your elderly loved one is involved in holiday celebrations; in others, though, it may prove a challenge to plan festivities in which your senior can participate. Here are some ways to help you ensure that your loved one is engaged in the season.
- Coordinate transportation for your senior with other family members. In so doing, you can make certain that your loved one has a way to attend family get togethers.
- Make sure that your senior has a comfortable place to rest during holiday parties. For instance, if you are hosting a party that will take place in the living room, have your senior sit on a comfortable couch or chair so they can be part of the festivities.
- If your loved one owns a home and cannot attend family celebrations, bring the party to them. For instance, have family members meet at your senior's home on Thanksgiving morning. Have the adults do the cooking while your elderly loved one is able to spend time with their grandchildren and other family members. After dinner, be sure to clean up and leave the house as you found it. This way, your loved one is involved in the festivities but does not have to strain themselves to host a party.
The senior care professionals at Always Best Care of Western NC know that the holidays can become a bit lonely for seniors, who may feel isolated from their loved ones. By putting in a bit of extra effort, you can plan holiday celebrations that your entire family will enjoy.
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