There’s never a better time than the holidays to take advantage of the help that home caregivers can provide. Whether you’re a family caregiver or a senior in need, you can benefit from the services of Avatar Home Health Care. Here are just a few of the many ways home health care services can benefit you this holiday season.
Here are some easy self-care ideas to consider:
- Slow down! Take time each day to do at least one thing that is calm and relaxing for you. Have a quiet cup of tea, read a few pages of a good book or listen to your favorite music. These little moments will help you feel more rested and keep your mind calm.
- Exercise. Whether it’s a walk outside, yoga, or stretching, keep up with your routine during the holidays so your body stays strong and your mind stays clear.
- Eat smart. It’s easy to succumb to eating treats with a lot of sugar and carbs around the holidays. Strategically pick a few holiday occasions to indulge but eat healthy the rest of the time.
- Get more sleep not less. With so much to do over the holidays we tend to sleep less. However, you really need more sleep than normal so that your body has a chance to recover from the extra effort you’re putting in.
- Drink more water. When our schedules are so busy, we sometimes forget to drink enough water. If you’re feeling sluggish, it could be because you’re not hydrated.
- Laugh and keep your sense of humor. The holiday season can be frustrating at times. Keep things light in your heart, laugh and find humor in some of you holiday experiences.
- Accent the Positive. Don’t dwell on the negatives. Let’s face it, the holidays can be stressful. Some of us have conflict within our families, have experienced the loss of someone close or miss what once was. It’s ok to acknowledge that life is imperfect. We do not have to feel happy about everything during this time of year, but we should not dwell on the negatives. Find new positive experiences.
- Be Thankful. Have gratitude for what you have and stop comparing yourself to everyone else. Find one small thing to be grateful for during each day of the holiday season.
Extra Set of Hands for the Holidays
You’ll appreciate having an extra set of hands to help with aging parents for the holidays. Your caregiver can help with your parents’ personal care, freeing you to plan festivities, cook holiday meals, go shopping, etc. Working with a caregiver can reduce stress and pressure commonly associated with this time of year, so your family can enjoy the holidays to the fullest.
Companionship
Seniors who live alone will appreciate the companionship that home caregivers provide, especially during the holidays. A home care provider can help you decorate your home, cook special meals and snacks and prepare for visits from your family. Your family will worry less knowing you have a caring companion to keep you company when they’re not around.
It’s quite easy for seniors to fall into depression during the holidays due to being alone for hours on end. The friendship and companionship of a home caregiver can fill a void in a senior’s life to dispel loneliness and holiday blues. The right home health aide can brighten a senior’s holiday season while improving his quality of life.
Care from the Comforts of Home
Home Health care enables your loved one to receive the care they need from the comfort of their own home where they feel safe and secure. Aging at home enables your loved one to set their own schedule and develop a routine they feel happy and comfortable with in their golden years. If your loved one has limited mobility or is in the early stages of dementia, they’ll feel more at ease living within familiar surroundings. Your loved one will appreciate being able to celebrate the holidays at home where they’ve shared so many memories with family.
If you’re looking for trustworthy home caregivers for a senior loved one this holiday season, call us today. We’re fully committed to serving the needs of the elderly in our community.
