Helping Seniors Cope with the Loss of Loved One

Senior Health and Wellbeing  |  December 17, 2018

What Every Senior and Family in Vancouver, BC, Needs to Know About Senior Grief

Helping Seniors Cope | Mourning the loss of a spouse or companion is one of the most difficult aspects of growing older. Elderly adults who have lost many family members and friends can dread an upcoming holiday season. Seniors sometimes suffer agony through a season that’s supposedly filled with joy.

Unfortunately, even the most festive gatherings can generate additional sadness. Gift shopping, decorating, and addressing holiday cards can deepen feelings of sadness and loneliness.

Six Tips for Helping Seniors Cope

Tip #1. Create a new tradition this year:

Ask a grieving adult if they might volunteer with you at a non-profit organization instead of your traditional activities.

Tip #2. Connect with the family:

Connect with the grieving adult’s family or friends in advance to prepare them so they can be more supportive.

Tip #3. Be respectful of timing:

Sometimes brokenhearted aging adults need time without pressure to attend events. Be respectful if they’re still not ready.

Tip #4. Validation:

Tell your grieving loved one that their feelings of sadness and loneliness are normal and might feel even worse during the holidays. Remind them in advance, it may help them feel prepared and strong enough to endure the holidays more easily.

Tip #5. Diet and exercise:

It helps to eat healthy foods and exercise regularly during periods of mourning. Can you go to the community center or gym with your loved one?

Tip #6. It takes a village:

Remind loved ones of friends, family, neighbours, support groups, and community members who may be helpful and can offer excellent support.

In-Home Support for the Holidays

The holidays are a smart time to hire a caregiver for quality companionship. A professionally trained care provider helps with faster emotional and physical recovery or healing. Lonely aging adults will enjoy a meaningful connection with Comfort Keepers® caregivers. They’ll also be safe and happy to remain living independently at home.

The Best Senior Home Care Provider in Vancouver, BC, is Comfort Keepers®

Many families prefer Comfort Keepers® when arranging senior home care services for a loved one in or around Vancouver, British Columbia. 

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. Comfort Keepers Vancouver also provides home care services like respite care, overnight care, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, personal care, and more! 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver Can Help with Companion Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Personal and empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our clients’ needs. Comfort Keeper’s philosophy is to elevate the human spirit, and our caregivers ensure your loved one experiences a better quality of life.

Trained caregivers help provide our senior clients with personal home care to help maintain the highest possible quality of life, keeping them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ delivers a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Bring The Best Home Care Assistance for Seniors Right Where You Live with Comfort Keepers®

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver is proud to provide elder care in homes throughout Vancouver, keeping seniors safe in their homes. We provide home care for the seniors of Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Langley, Maple Ridge, and Richmond. Please call (604) 689-8609. 

Personal Care and Senior Homecare in Vancouver, BC

Learn more about our unique service, which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers® Vancouver office.

Accredited and Quality Respite Care Available 24/7 for British Columbia Families

Accreditation Canada has awarded Comfort Keepers® Vancouver with Exemplary Standing. This designation is only achieved after an organization’s policies, procedures, and processes undergo a thorough evaluation by industry experts to ensure they meet or exceed the stringent quality standards set by Accreditation Canada for Home Care companies.

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