Including Seniors in Holiday Activities
With a little pre-planning and tweaking of holiday traditions, frail seniors can comfortably be included in holiday activities that also engage the younger generations. Heartwarming Care can cover ongoing respite care to give a caregiver time to run errands and can engage a senior in ability-suited activities to make the holidays and every day enjoyable for all.
Contact Heartwarming Care for more information on holiday activities for seniors, respite care and customized options for varying elder care needs in Pierce, Thurston and King counties.
These links are provided as an educational resource for those who are interested in further information on holiday activities for seniors.
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Facts and Misconceptions Regarding Activities for the Elderly
The elderly sometimes miss out on family activities, or are excluded from fun events due to misconceptions about their age and abilities. The Family Fun Shop provides tips for including seniors in activities that suit their individual needs.
Holiday Entertaining for Those with Alzheimer’s
The holidays present special problems for older seniors and elderly people with Alzheimer’s disease. Caregivers may want to modify activities to keep a peaceful holiday. Read more at Suite101.
