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The holidays are coming ―  Here’s how to include your elderly loved ones.

October 4, 2017 By Take My Hand

The holiday season ― that wonderful time of fun, friendship and family ― is fast approaching. For the elderly loved ones in your life, the holidays can be special treats, times when they can feel particularly close to family as they reminisce about holidays gone by.

To help ensure that they ― and you ― fully enjoy the holidays, here are a few things you can do to keep your elderly loved ones involved this Thanksgiving and Christmas season.

Set aside tasks that they can help with. During the holidays, make a special point of creating and reserving tasks that your elderly loved ones can take part in. Baking and decorating, for example, can get them involved while helping them feel useful.

Visit them, wherever they are. The elderly who have trouble getting around or who live in nursing homes often are at the mercy of others during the holidays. Make a special point of visiting with grandpa and spending some time together. Bring some fresh-baked gingerbread cookies and a board game, or just sit and chat, bringing him up to speed on the days since you’ve last connected. More tips for combating elder loneliness during the holidays.

Help them use technology to connect.

Oftentimes there are family members who live too far away to visit in person during the holidays. Set up an elderly loved one with a simple tablet computer and access to the Internet so they can use email and interact with family via video chats. Technology can be overwhelming for the elderly, so keep it simple. Start with one app for email and one app for video messaging.

Pool resources for extra assistance. Another great help for the elderly (and for the rest of the family) during the holiday season is the extra assistance provided by part-time caregivers. If you know you’re going to be busier than usual during the holidays (and who isn’t!), consider pooling resources with siblings to provide additional caregiving for mom or dad. This can free up your time to accomplish additional tasks while ensuring that your loved ones are properly cared for. Take My Hand At-Home Care offers a wide variety of eldercare services.

Take My Hand At-Home Care has been offering top-notch care services for the elderly in Whatcom County for many years. From three-hour visits to 24-hour live-in assistance, our licensed, bonded and insured caregivers offer options to meet nearly every need. Contact us today to get started.

 

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Outdoor activities to do with senior citizens in Whatcom County

August 3, 2016 By Take My Hand

During the beautiful Whatcom County summers, finding ways to stay cool and comfortable is important, especially for those wanting to remain active while also working to prevent heat-related illnesses.Senior Day in the Park, Ferndale WA 2013

The plus side of all this sunshine is that spending time outdoors in the summer months gives Vitamin D levels a boost—that’s good for everyone living in the Pacific Northwest, regardless of their age!

Caregivers, family members or friends looking for things to do with senior citizens in Whatcom County can consider these activities, many of which will get everyone outside for a much-needed breath of fresh air. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Local senior citizen events Tagged With: Lynden Caregivers, Senior citizen activities Whatcom County, Whatcom County Eldercare, Whatcom County senior citizens

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