Comfort Keepers At Home Care Services Help Manage Holiday Stress and Travel in Charlotte, NC

How can at home care services in assist seniors during the holidays?

The winter holidays are a time for families to spend quality time together, bringing friends and family members together to eat, drink, play, and enjoy each other’s company. These celebrations are even more cherished by seniors who look forward to seeing the whole family together, but the holidays can also bring about stress. With help from at home care services in Charlotte, you can be sure that your senior loved one can enjoy the season without feeling too much emotional or physical stress.

Seniors, especially those with health needs, often rely on routines to keep them in good health. These routines can include planning meals around dietary restrictions, taking medication at the same time every day, moving around the house for exercise, and resting at certain times and they all play a part in keeping seniors healthy for longer. Over the holidays, these routines are at risk to be disrupted.

Winter holidays are an important time of year and a great opportunity to bring families together. Comfort Keepers at home care services can help make sure that your senior loved one can be taken care of while celebrating with the family. An in-home caregiver can provide a daily routine, medication reminders, help modifying recipes or meals to meet your loved one’s needs, and assistance with mobility and any other needs around the home.

Holiday Travel Assistance

Traveling during the holidays can be especially stressful for seniors. Whether traveling by plane, train, car, or bus, seniors will require extra time and preparation in order to travel safely. Since seniors are usually more affected by cold weather, they should always bring a coat adequate for the weather wherever they travel. Seniors should also make arrangements to avoid uncomfortable seating, as it affects posture, circulation, and joints. Bringing an extra pillow and blanket and helping your loved one reposition frequently can help reduce discomfort.

It is easy for family members acting as caregivers to become exhausted over the holidays by the competing needs of your aging loved one and other family members, friends, and holiday activities. At home care services can provide respite for family caregivers, and work with their needs and schedules to be sure that the level of care your loved one needs continues to be provided.

No matter how your family celebrates, the seniors in your life can be a part of it with help from Comfort Keepers at home care services. We make sure that your senior family members can maintain their good health and happiness and handle the disruption of their routines during the holidays stress-free.

To learn more about how we can help your loved ones right from the comfort of home, please contact our office in Charlotte, NC at (704) 980-7620. We will be happy to help at any time.