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To many, the holiday season is often filled with the imagery of happiness, family gatherings and joyous celebration. It is easy to forget there are those who aren't so lucky to have these positive associations with the most wonderful time of the year.  For many, especially older adults, this can be an even more lonesome time of year. A reliable caregiver will provide peace of mind with regular, daily visits to your loved one.  The companionship alone can provide the spark needed to keep spirits up during the holidays.

With the summer season behind us, our day-to-day life resumes and routine schedules are honored.  If you have school-aged children, it’s time for helping with homework assignments and dinner meal preparation each weeknight.  Life can get pretty chaotic during the school year.  This is the time of year that may make visiting elderly loved ones on a regular basis nearly impossible.  If distance makes a visit difficult, a quick phone call to say hi or a gift of flowers “just because” will make your loved one feel special.  If you are concerned that your loved one is spending too many hours alone, there are options for affordable in-home care to provide much needed daily companionship.

It can be very tempting to sign up for every activity and sport available for your family.  It is important to not overbook yourself so that you can still take the time to spend downtime together.  It’s the lazy weekends spent lounging over brunch and conversation that build memories.  Crammed schedules and rushing from commitment to commitment can be very overwhelming.  Time spent together doing nothing can be more fulfilling than attending many hectic events. 

Learning and elderly loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a dementia related disease can be quite overwhelming for you and your family.  It can be difficult to see a loved one’s mental state decline.  You may be struggling with the debate on what is the best type of care for your elderly loved one.  

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There is a way for your loved one to remain in the comforts of their home with the help of expert caregivers from Senior Helpers of Lansdale. 

Books have always provided a tremendous amount of information and are often overlooked as great resource for healthier eating. A quick visit the library or bookstore will provide many options for guides and manuals for healthy foods. There are books dedicated to eating mindfully and treating food as fuel. Cookbooks geared toward healthier eating are also great for preparing food at home. Professional caregivers from Senior Helpers of Lansdale are available to create healthier meals for elderly loved ones.

Many families are left in charge of the major decision about senior care for elderly loved ones.  If your loved in is also a veteran who is experiencing difficulty with daily life tasks, you may worry that their days in their home are numbered.  Senior Helpers of Lansdale, 215-699-5400, makes staying independent a reality for your veteran loved one and gives your family peace of mind. 

Many seniors are very active and wish to remain that way for as long as they can.  If your loved one needs some assistance with activities of daily living, they can count on the expertly trained caregivers of Senior Helpers of Lansdale to provide the compassionate care they need will give them the tools they need to stay independent.

It’s understandable that life gets busy.  You can’t be everywhere at once; and you shouldn’t have to be.  If you have an elderly loved one who lives a distance from you (and even if they aren’t far); you both would benefit from a peace of mind visit from a compassionate caregiver from Senior Helpers of Lansdale. 

If your elderly loved one is unable to venture out from the home for long periods of time, bring the holiday to them. If you are able to handle the decorating needs of your elderly loved one’s home, you can rely on the support of a trusted caregiver from Senior Helpers of Lansdale to help keep the house and property clear of obstructions or fall hazards!

For many, especially older adults, this can be a lonesome time of year. A reliable caregiver can provide peace of mind with regular, daily visits to your loved one. The companionship alone can provide the spark needed to keep spirits up during the holidays.

You may not be aware that your loved one can remain in the comforts of their own home while receiving expert Alzheimer’s and elderly care. Caregivers can be counted on for their reliable, high-quality in-home care. Whether your family’s needs are short or long term, in home assisted living by Senior Helpers of Lansdale is the perfect option to allow your loved one to live independently with dignity in their own home.

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A sense of purposelessness is one of the worst feelings any person can have, so as a caregiver, it is important to help your loved one know that they are valued.  One of the ways to help them feel this way is to encourage productive activities.  Productive activities are divided by ability level.  Many productive activities are household chores.  These activities are usually something that can be tackled with the assistance of a caregiver or other family member or friend.  Not every activity is suitable for every client.  The caregivers from Senior Helpers of Lansdale understand that every case of dementia or Alzheimer’s is also unique and can even change from one day to the next.  Some activities that are relatively easy to handle include rinsing, wiping, putting laundry in drawers, putting away unused dishes, and other low energy household activities.  If your loved one is still relatively active and can perform more complex activities, you can look to assisting them with getting the mail, setting the table, wiping windows and mirrors.  Some families find that recommending that their loved one volunteer to be very beneficial.  Volunteering helps seniors stay involved in their communities.  In most cases, volunteering helps seniors to maintain mental well-being.  According to a recent study, seniors who volunteer in social programs not only maintain good brain function, but their brain function and cognitive ability may actually increase.  

When asked, most seniors would express a strong desire to remain in their own home for as long as physically and emotionally possible.  Even when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease; they are able to keep their independence. All caregivers from Senior Helpers are highly trained and are experts in dementia care. It is important for the mental health of a loved one coping with dementia that their life stays as routine and predictable as possible.

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Peace of mind visits are in-home visits that are performed on a regular basis to assess your elderly loved one’s needs.  The daily or weekly visit will reassure you that your aging loved one is taking the proper medications and that they are eating nutritious meals like they should.   If needed, your elderly loved one can enjoy a freshly prepared meal and hygiene assistance, if applicable, as well as companionship and transportation help to appointments and local events.

Every year we make resolutions and why not choose to make this New Year the one focused on caring for yourself?  If we are better caring for ourselves, the better we can care for others, such as our elderly loved ones.  If you are the primary family caregiver, it’s important to realize there is no reason to feel that you can’t take time to yourself from the everyday challenges of caring for an elderly loved one.  You need to take care of yourself so that you can properly care for you elderly loved one.   This New Year, it is important to remember to balance yourself.  Take care of your soul and it will take care of you.  Then you can take proper care of others.  Taking time to refresh and recharge is vitally important when it comes to giving of your time to elderly loved ones. 

Caregivers often forget how important it is to take time away from the daily pressures of caring for a loved one.  It can be quite beneficial to take an entire day off, or at the very least a few hours from a very busy schedule.  Hire in home help or request that a family member or friend to step in for the day so you can carve out me-time.

There are some helpful books that will guide a family caregiver toward taking time and care for themselves.  There are many books out there that offer up tips and advice for those who wish to start providing care for a loved one.  Even those who care for family members need some help with how to manage time and remember to ask for help.  According to studies, reading can greatly reduce stress, and a book filled with suggestions for further reduction in stress can be especially helpful for a hardworking caregiver.  

There are times when an elderly loved one is able to keep up with their personal care needs but is falling behind on their household chores and tasks.  You can count on in home care for veterans from Senior Helpers of Lansdale to provide assistance with daily tasks such as light housekeeping, vacuuming, laundry, grocery shopping and other jobs.  Your veteran loved one will appreciate being able to spend their time visiting with friends and loved ones instead of feeling like a burden with a long list of chores that need to be performed in their house.