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Lend Your Senior a Helping Hand This Holiday
Those who work with seniors know that companionship is one of the most valued gifts an older adult could ever receive.
If your senior loved one is feeling the effects of aging, you may have noticed that the holidays are not what they used to be. Gone may be the days when your mom spends hours decorating the house or preparing that elaborate family meal.
Think about all that your senior loved one is missing. With a little help from you or a family member, your senior can continue to enjoy the holidays. Here are some ways:
- Spend an afternoon baking cookies in a senior's home. The good smell will last for days.
- Take them on mini-shopping trips or Internet shopping.
- Update their address book and address holiday cards.
- Bring stamps from the post-office.
- Help them create their own 'wish list' to share with family
and friends. - Drive them to religious services.
Sometimes both seniors and their family caregivers need help during the busy holiday season. That's when outside help, such as a professional caregiving service, can improve the quality of life for seniors and their caregivers.
If you are in the market for a particular gift, though, consider the following. An analysis of more than 26,000 senior gift requests conducted by the Home Instead Senior Care network throughout the U.S. reveals that the following are the most popular gift requests from seniors:
Top 10 Popular Gifts for Seniors
1. Blankets or Throws
2. Slippers and Socks
3. Toiletries such as lotions, bath soaps, cologne and perfume
4. Pajamas and Robes
5. Food such as sausages, cheeses and chocolates
6. Kitchen and Bath Towels
7. Clothes such as sweat pants, sweaters and underwear
8. Large-Print Books and Puzzles
9. Cards and Stamps
10. Gift Certificates to grocery and discount stores
Let us help you have a stress free holiday!
Our CAREGivers assist with:
· Holiday Shopping
· Holiday Baking
· Wrapping Gifts
· Addressing Holiday Cards
· Mailing Gifts and Cards
· Holiday Decorating
· Companionship to avoid holiday blues
To learn more about Home Instead Senior Care of Northborough and Natick, please visit:
www.hearthside-homeinstead.com
Have a happy and healthy holiday season!
From all of us at Home Instead Senior Care.
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