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Category Archives: Senior Holiday Tips
Aunt Ann’s Home Care Helps You Have “A Wonderful Life” This Season
When the shopping, baking, and general running around for the day is done, what better way to relax and get into the holiday spirit than to watch a classic holiday movie? It’s also a perfect way to spend some time … Continue reading
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Stay on Task & Stress-Free During the Holidays
Listen to a few holiday songs and what do you hear? No, not sleigh bells; stress! City sidewalks, busy sidewalks. Dashing through the snow. Even poor Frosty the Snowman has to HURRY on his way. The holidays are a busy … Continue reading
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Trying to Do Too Much This Holiday Season?
During the holidays, caregivers don’t just get an extra helping of ham and potatoes; they also can get a heaping helping of stress. As joyous as this time of year is, family caregivers often suffer in silence while trying to … Continue reading
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The Gift of Time: Caring for the Caregiver During the Holidays
’Tis the season to be jolly! But with the many demands that the holidays bring, it can hard to be jolly and just enjoy the festivities, especially for family caregivers. When holiday preparations along with household management and providing care … Continue reading
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Recognizing Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder in Seniors
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a seasonal form of clinical depression typically seen in the fall and winter months when shorter days and lack of sunshine make people feel moody. Many people brush off SAD as simply a case of … Continue reading
Holiday Warning Signs: Is Help at Home Needed?
Gathering together with family members during the holidays is a great time to catch up with loved ones that you don’t get to see often, but it is also a good time to take stock of how your senior family … Continue reading
Senior-Friendly Celebrations
The holidays are times for celebration, relaxation, and spending time with family. Aunt Ann’s Home Care understands however, that holidays can become overly stressful, particularly for seniors with physical limitations and their family caregivers. However, with a little thought and … Continue reading
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Seasonal Safety: Keeping the Home Safe & Festive During the Holidays
Colorful lights, ornaments, and festive decorations are some of the favorite parts of the holidays. However, all these extras can create some safety hazards for older adults with sight or mobility issues. Even favorite holiday foods need to be monitored … Continue reading
Tips to fight the senior holiday blues
For some seniors, the holidays can be extremely difficult. Many older adults find the memories of holidays past outshine present day celebrations, or the memories of loved ones they’ve outlived become even more painful. In addition, some older adults with … Continue reading
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Secrets to a successful holiday outing with a senior
Seniors are often dependent on others when they would like to go out and experience a change from the normal daily routine. The holidays present a host of opportunities for fun outings and events, and Aunt Ann’s Home Care encourages … Continue reading
