How to connect with a Senior this Holiday Season
From the glistening snow to the twinkle in a child’s eye, the holidays are a magical time. Cheer and joy fill the air and kindness seem to spread a little easier this time of year. There are many simple ways to spread goodwill to the senior companion in your life and bring back the wonder of the season!
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear!
Music is one of the most powerful tools mankind has created, it has the ability to take us back in time and even change our mood or outlook. One of the biggest traditions all over the world is holiday music, with a large percent of our favourites being from your senior companions' childhood!
Why not make a nostalgic playlist this holiday season and bring back that childhood wonder to your senior loved one. Include some of these classics!
Christmas traditions are memorable because they are made out of love
From decorating the tree, to baking cookies and watching the old classics, the holiday season brings many traditions. You are sure to spark joy in sharing your family traditions with the seniors you love, and also by taking part in theirs!
If you are lucky enough to spend face-to-face time this season, try starting a new tradition!
Here are some ideas:
Decorating a gingerbread house
Completing a holiday scene puzzle
Putting on your own nativity play
Have a cheese and wine night
Go carolling
Of course, the world looks a little different than in past years so getting together may not always be possible; perhaps send a picture of your decorated tree and drop off some of those cookies on the doorstep!
Have your senior loved one share some of their traditions and then send pictures and videos of you and your family reviving them.
A great thing schools are doing during the pandemic is sending virtual Christmas concerts via email, you can share the link with grandparents so they can enjoy the spirit of the season through the kids' eyes. Show them how to forward the link so they can show off those talented grandchildren with others!
A Season of Giving
One of the best feelings around the holidays is giving. There are several thoughtful gifts out there for seniors that will be not only appreciated but utilized. Here are a few options for the seniors in your life!
Many seniors spend several hours a day in a comfortable armchair either reading, watching television or playing games, a great idea is an armchair caddy, a simple idea that adds so much convenience!
Another great gift idea is a wifi digital photo frame, family members can send new photos to display right from a smartphone keeping your senior companion in the loop and certain to cause lots of smiles!
You can never go wrong with toiletries, aromatherapy shower steamers are a pleasant concept that is essentially bath bombs for the shower, great for anyone who doesn't have access to a bath or finds it easier to take a shower. One last idea for your senior loved one is a window bird feeder, this simple transparent box attaches easily with suction cups to any window, a great way to bring back the simple pleasures in life and sure to provide entertainment and joy all year round!
Happy Holidays from all of us at Foothills Home Care!
We wish you the very best this holiday season and remember it is the time of year for showing you care. One of the best things you can offer a person is help! The holidays can be a hard time in seniors' lives, widowhood, separation from family, poor health and memory disorders can cause feelings of sadness.
Having companionship over the holidays can make a real difference in your senior loved ones' lives.
If the senior you love is living alone and you are not able to be close for the holidays it may be time for home care assistance. We are here! Foothills Home Services focuses on providing home care assistance in Okotoks and surrounding areas such as High River, Black Diamond, Strathmore, Vulcan and more!
For the senior loved ones in your life, FHS offers care providers for various tasks, whether assistance needed is as simple as holiday shopping and helping decorate or more substantial such as bathing assistance, medication administration and round the clock attention, there is a care plan for your senior loved one!
Operating since 2001 Foothills Home Services has helped seniors over plenty of holiday seasons, let us bring joy and companionship into your loved ones’ homes this year!
Are you interested in learning more about what home care assistance or palliative care in Okotoks can achieve for the senior companion in your life?
Reach out and start the conversation today!
