Many families have traditions of decorating their homes and even their yards full of brightly shining holiday lights every year. It can take many hours and lots of climbing ladders to get those festive lights hung on all the trees and the home. If your loved one is living in her home alone, she might find that it’s no longer safe for her to try to put up lights and decorations on her own. Companion care at home providers can help.
How Holidays Brighten the Spirits for Seniors
Holidays are full of nostalgia and wonderful memories, and reliving those memories each year can bring joy to many people. Sometimes, just seeing a favorite light display can provide an extra boost of serotonin to lift the spirits. Holidays can also increase a person’s connection to their neighborhood, helping them feel a sense of belonging and community that reminds them of the goodness of people out there.
Companion care at home providers can provide needed companionship and help decorating to help your senior loved one enjoy the season.
Five Fun Ways for Seniors to Enjoy Holiday Lights
#1 Make Outside Lights Easier
While your loved one may not be able to manage to put up a dozen inflatables and thousands of sparkly lights, talk to her about which displays or lights mean the most to her and then recruit some help to put those up as the holidays arrive.
Maybe a simple creche and a string of white lights on the fence posts are all she needs this year. If lights are used, consider putting them on a timer so she won’t need to go outside to turn them on and off.
#2 Create Smaller Interior Light Displays
Lights can decorate the interior of the home as well. From the Christmas tree to the fireplace mantle, there are plenty of places to help her install lights around the home to create a warm and festive atmosphere. Just remember to keep cords safely tucked away so they don’t present any tripping hazards.
#3 Take a Walk Around the Neighborhood
If your loved one lives in an area where the weather isn’t too frosty, this can be a great time of year to head around the neighborhood for an early evening stroll to check out all of the Christmas lights around her. She can recruit a neighbor to join her and celebrate the season together.
#4 Go on a Drive Around Town
Plan a special night out to pick up your loved one, grab a cup of hot cocoa or apple cider, and drive around the most beautifully decorated areas around town. Don’t forget to have plenty of holiday music playing in the vehicle as well to make it especially festive.
#5 Attend Local Venues that Get Decorated for the Holidays
Many big malls, places of worship, and even public buildings like libraries and museums put out tons of decorations, including lights, during the holidays. A day trip to one can bring some holiday cheer to your loved one.
Companion Care At Home During the Holidays
Even if you don’t live near your loved one or have a schedule that doesn’t allow for extra nighttime visits, having a home care provider who helps with companion care at home for your loved one can help your loved one enjoy holiday lights. Her companion care at home provider can help her install lights around her home for viewing at night and might be able to help with late afternoon viewing of lights when the sun is just setting.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Companion Care at Home in Omaha, NE, please contact the caring staff at AmanaCare today. Call (402) 440-5878, for Central Nebraska Call 308-663-3828
AmanaCare Provides Senior Home Care Services in Lincoln, Kearney, Grand Island, North Platte, Hastings, Omaha, Columbus, Broken Bow, Scottsbluff, Norfolk, and surrounding areas.
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