Jude Roberts, a staff writer for Caregiver Magazine, shares some holidays tips for enjoying the holidays with your loved one. She states that “the key is to pace yourself, as well as to help your loved one do the same, so that neither of you will feel completely drained, depressed or overwhelmed, especially during such a special time of year.” A few more of her suggestions include:
Try not to schedule too many social events, one right after another. Remember, when it comes to holiday events, it's the quality, not the quantity, that counts.
Make sure that your loved one gets a chance to have some quiet time away from all the noise, stress, and chaos that is a natural part of the holidays. It’s best to spend some quiet time together, so that you both get a chance to unwind from recent events.
Although it’s the holiday season, try to maintain the daily routine you and your loved one are used to doing.
Even before an official gathering, continually speak about the people who will be coming to visit, or who you’ll be visiting, so that the person you’re caring for will begin to start looking forward to some social time.
Play seasonal music around the house, and serve their favorite, seasonal food.
Don’t focus on how the holidays “used” to be, but focus instead on what a wonderful gift it is to have your loved one with you for yet another holiday season. The top-two priorities for you during this time of year is maintaining health and happiness, for the person you care for and for yourself as well.
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