Senior Health and Wellbeing | December 17, 2018
Senior Grief | Experiencing the loss of loved ones is one of the most difficult aspects of aging. Therefore, elderly adults, who have lost many friends and family members may dread the holiday season as they miss their spouse or companions. Seniors may suffer through a season which is supposedly filled with joy.
Festive family gatherings may generate additional sadness. Traditions of shopping, decorating, or addressing holiday cards can increase feelings of sad and lonely.
First, learn which family events may be the most difficult for the aging adult. This way, you can connect with his or her family or friends in advance, and ask them to be supportive.
Allow brokenhearted older adults ample healing time without pressure to attend events if they’re still not ready.
Let your loved one know their sad feelings, grief, or loneliness are normal and may be worsened during the holidays. Remind them it can be helpful to consider this in advance because this may help them feel prepared and strong enough to endure the season without as much difficulty.
Keep in mind that grieving adults still need to eat healthy foods and exercise regularly. It helps!
Create a new tradition, rather than repeating the old ones. Commemorate a lost loved one by volunteering with a non-profit organization or donating to a charity.
Let your grieving loved one know that he or she can ask for help. Remind them of friends, family, neighbours, and others in the community who may have been forgotten but could offer excellent support.
Hired caregivers from Comfort Keepers® offer quality companionship during the holiday season. Professionally trained care provides your loved one with faster emotional and physical healing. Older adults can have a meaningful bond with Comfort Keepers® caregivers. They’re also more likely to be safe, happy, and live independently in their own home.
Firstly, if you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. We offer senior care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more!
Aging in place means keeping seniors happy and healthy at home. Comfort Keepers® trained caregivers provide seniors with the highest quality of life possible. In particular, our Interactive Caregiving™ system provides care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living.
Personal and empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our clients’ needs. Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit. Our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life.
Our unique services offer families respite care, overnight care, personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care. To learn more, contact the Comfort Keepers Victoria office.
If you are searching for home care near you, we can help! Comfort Keepers® Victoria can provide home care for Victoria and surrounding areas. Service territory includes Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. Please call (778) 265-5999 and learn how your loved ones can receive compassionate, professional in-home care.
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