By Kyrié Carpenter Thoughts of winter holidays come with brainstorming presents for loved ones. If one or more of your loved ones is living with dementia knowing the perfect gift can be challenging. At its best, a gift is a way of showing a dear one how we see them and reminding them of our Read More
Tips for an Elder-Friendly 4th of July
The 4th of July is a wonderful time for gathering with family and friends. For senior citizens, it’s a great opportunity to get outdoors and connect with their community. Many towns host parades, fireworks and other public celebrations. To make sure that older adults get the most out of Independence Day, it’s important to consider Read More
Holiday Stress for Seniors
While the holidays are typically a time of great joy, they can also be a time of stress, especially for the elderly. The holidays can be a very emotional time of year, and along with all the happiness of the season can come some great sadness. Holiday stress for seniors can be particularly hard on Read More
Dementia and the Holidays
Dealing with dementia is difficult. Dealing with dementia and the holidays can be down right brutal. An individual with a dementia can be easily overwhelmed by all of the activities of holiday celebrations and become overly anxious, depressed or more confused. Most individuals with dementia do relatively well with set routines and naturally pull back Read More
Isolation & Loneliness Can Bring Depression to Seniors During the Holidays
The majority of us have fond memories of holidays past. Often when one remembers the hustle and bustle of those days we have forgotten the stress and demands. We remember the sweet orange and crunchy nuts in our Christmas stocking or the wonder of lighting the menorah. Unfortunately, for seniors who live alone, the contrast between those Read More
Frail Older Parents: How to Make the Holidays Joyful!
As family members age they may no longer have the energy to buy gifts or host holiday celebrations. This can make the holidays a sad time for them. With a few helpful hints, adult children can accommodate and create joyful holidays for older adults. Ask mom or dad for their favorite food or recipe. If they Read More
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