To many, the holiday season is often filled with the imagery of happiness, family gatherings and joyous celebration. It is easy to forget there are those who aren't so lucky to have these positive associations with the most wonderful time of the year. For many, especially older adults, this can be an even more lonesome time of year. A reliable caregiver will provide peace of mind with regular, daily visits to your loved one. The companionship alone can provide the spark needed to keep spirits up during the holidays.
We’ve officially packed up the jack-o-lanterns and are considering our favorite stuffing and turkey recipes. It’s time to plan dinner gatherings and possible transportation options for elderly loved ones. You may have elderly loved ones who have a bit of difficulty with driving due to poor eyesight or medications that may make operating a vehicle more complicated. During the holidays, it comes as no surprise that you would want your elderly loved ones to attend the festive meal if at all possible. Thanksgiving is a holiday that centers primarily on gratitude and family. It is a wonderful time of year to really celebrate our loved ones and is a large traveling holiday for most of the country. This is the time of year when we appreciate having many of our family members together to enjoy a homemade feast.
This generation of seniors tend to be more active within their community than older generations. They may have weekly gatherings they love to attend. If your senior loved one is still fairly active in their community, but you worry about how they will travel alone; a compassionate caregiver might be the solution. Certain medications and mobility issues are usually the main reasons elderly adults shouldn’t operate vehicles. This doesn’t have to mean they should be housebound and unable to maintain their active lifestyle. You may want to help out and make sure that your loved one is safe when traveling, especially during the busy holidays. This may be difficult if you live a long distance from you elderly loved one. If you would like to guarantee their safety to and from any local events that they wish to attend, you can use the transportation services of Senior Helpers of Lansdale. Knowing there is someone there to not only monitor medications, but to prepare meals and even drive your elderly loved one can provide you and your family with peace of mind. A responsible caregiver will provide the reliable transportation to and from local events and will make sure your loved one is safe while out and about.
If you would like to learn more about caring and consistent in-home help for the elderly and the many benefits of professional in-home senior care, call Senior Helpers of Lansdale to speak to a senior care specialist today 215-699-5400! In home senior care and in-home assisted living allows your loved one to stay in the comforts of their own home for as long as possible while receiving the level of care they need. . In home senior care and in home assisted living allows your loved one to stay in the comforts of their own home for as long as possible while receiving the level of care they need. Senior Helpers of Lansdale provides a wide range of services including Alzheimer’s and dementia care, personal assistance, companionship, and so much more to all areas of Lansdale, Green Lane, Doylestown, Buckingham, Carversville, Chalfont, Colmar, Dublin, Erwinna, Forrest Grove, Fountainville, Furlong, Hilltown, Holicong, Line, Lexington, Lumberville, Mechanicsville, Montgomeryville, Ottsville, Perkasie, Pipersville, Quakertown, Richlandtown, Rushland, Sellersville, Souderton, Telford, Upper Black Eddy, Warrington, Harleysville, Hatfield, North Wales, Skippack, Worcester, Mainland, Cedars.
The holidays are especially important for a senior loved one to receive in home care. Not only does the elderly person feel like less of a burden on their family, but their family can have peace of mind knowing someone is caring for them during the hectic time of the holiday season. Dependable and highly trained caregivers can give you and your family a much needed break from caregiving, peace of mind that someone is there, and give your loved one much deserved indpendence. This holiday season, give your loved one the gift of receiving senior care in the privacy and comforts of their home.