Holidays are the best times to come together as a family and participate in various fun activities after a long season of being away from each other due to various personal engagements. However, mobility issues may limit your ability to participate in most holiday activities as you used to. Muscle weakness, chronic diseases, neurological difficulties, and joint problems can limit mobility.
However, that doesn't mean you can't have a good time and participate in your favorite holiday traditions. You can come up with creative ways of enjoying your holidays despite mobility issues. Below are some tips to continue your holiday traditions this coming season regardless of limited mobility.
Modify Your Holiday Traditions
Holidays are the best times to have fun and be able to do everything you like. If you have issues with mobility, you can continue doing what you love if you incorporate some modifications into your traditional hobbies and interests. For example, if you love movies and going to the cinema, you can bring the cinema to your home this time, i.e., by organizing a movie night and watching the latest film with your family.
You can also simplify traditional activities to avoid mobility difficulties. For instance, instead of vigorous exercises, you can take part in yoga which has benefits such as strengthening bones and enhancing balance and flexibility.
Focus on Activities that Don't Require Too Much Movement
Not all traditional holiday activities have high mobility demands. So, as you plan for this coming holiday, list all the activities you love to do and categorize them based on their mobility requirements. You can focus on the less demanding ones and still have fun. The following are examples of holiday activities for seniors with mobility issues.
- Chair Yoga
- Art and Crafts
- Indoor Games
- Indoor Gardening
- Movies and Music
Tag a Friend or a Caretaker Along
Another way to ensure you have the best holiday is by simply asking for help with activities that you previously managed to do solo. You can tag along a close friend or relative to stick with you during the holiday and help you with those activities.
Alternatively, you can seek the services of a personal care assistant. They have professional training and experience and provide 24/7 person-centered care to seniors, ensuring they maintain the highest level of independence. Including them in your holiday plans this season will allow you to participate in most activities.
The following are examples of ways a personal care assistant can make your holiday convenient:
- Help prepare traditional meals
- Help with wheelchair movement to various destinations
- Run errands such as shopping
- Dress and groom you for outdoor activities and events
Engage the Assistance of Senior Helpers of Hilton
If you're spending the coming holiday season in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, or Okatie, SC, and need in-home senior care services, Senior Helpers of Hilton has all you need. We have a team of professional and friendly caregivers who offer various 24/7 care services depending on your needs. Contact us today for our services and more information about in-home senior care.