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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/08/2010 03:39 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 12/09/2010 10:28 PM
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Make the Holidays Better for the Senior in Your Life.... Foothill Village Offers Easy Tips to Keep in Mind This Season
Angels Camp, CA....The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, especially when families and friends get together to share old times and the new. Yet, for seniors, the joy of gatherings and the season in general can be a mixed bag of eager anticipation and additional stress. So this year, the staff at Foothill Village has come up with some helpful holiday tips to make the season a joyous one for everyone. Tips to help seniors (and you) enjoy the holidays. .....
Careful Planning: Before an event begins, put yourself in your senior’s shoes. Do you have difficulty walking? Do you have trouble remembering names? Plan ahead to make adjustments that can rectify the situation to make it more amendable. It can be as simple as moving some furniture and making nametags.
Oh the Memories: Holidays are all about the memories – for any age. Often the holidays are one of the few times of the year that younger family members can hear about days gone by. Entice seniors to share stories and experiences. Help spur the conversation by having picture albums, family videos, music, even vintage clothing or household items to help those memories come out.
How much is too much: Many seniors live in environments that are relatively quiet, with a limited amount of activity in a day. Think about how much stimulation may be in your environment and limit the amount of activities or time seniors are involved in them. Loud family gatherings can be a bit much, so a quiet place to sit down may be a good refuge.
Don’t Move A Thing: If a holiday get-together is held in the home of a senior with memory loss issues, don’t rearrange the furniture and other key objects. This could be a source of confusion and anxiety.
Keep away from embarrassing moments: If a senior forgets a person’s name, a place or event don’t make it worse by saying, “Don’t you remember?” Instead guide the conversation forward, as you would for a best friend who needs help finishing a thought.
Car Ride: Many seniors don’t drive as much as they did, but they’d love to see the holiday decorations put up by the retail stores and over zealous neighbors.
Make Movement Easy: Is a senior coming for a visit? Remove slippery throw rugs and other items that could present barriers to a senior who has difficulty walking or balance problems.
Say Hello: For seniors, it’s so important to let them know you are thinking of them during the holidays, especially to those who are alone. Seniors today are of the generation that loves the simple things, a note in the mail, or a phone call. Invite them for a cup of coffee, it doesn’t have to be much, it’s the thought that counts.
Share the Holiday Tradition: Have a senior share something special during the holiday season with you that are drawn from their holiday memories. Be it a favorite cookie, decorations, arranging a centerpiece or a favorite movie or song that is visited upon.
And For the Caregiver:
Make a New Year’s Resolution: Create resolutions that are better than losing weight or getting organized. Think to spend quality time with the senior on your life, to bring the grandchildren for more frequent visits, or to look into a home or community care – to relieve some of the caregiving responsibilities from yourself, and ensure the well-being of your aging family member.
About Foothill Village
Foothill Village Senior Living Community offers the finest in senior living with independent, assisted living and short term stay options for seniors. Located in Angels Camp, California, the trained staff provides residents with the highest standards of senior care services. It’s operated by Integral Senior Living, which manages independent, assisted and memory care properties. ISL was founded on a care philosophy that fosters dignity and respect for residents and promotes independence and individuality. For more information call (209) 729-2213 or visit www.foothill-village.com or on Facebook – Foothill Village Senior Living Community – Happy Resident.
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