Nebraska winters are beautiful — and unpredictable. As temperatures drop and roads become slick, here are a few reminders to help keep you and your loved ones safe this Christmas season.

❄️ Before You Leave Home

• Check the weather forecast and road conditions (especially during snow, ice, or extreme cold).
• Charge your cell phone fully and keep a car charger with you.
• Dress in layers, even for short distances. Weather can change quickly.

❄️ Keep a Winter Emergency Kit in Your Car

Include:

• A warm blanket or extra coat
• Flashlight with batteries
• Ice scraper
• Small first-aid kit
• Bottled water
• Non-perishable snacks
• Sand or kitty litter (for traction if stuck)

A simple kit can make a serious situation much safer.

❄️ Watch for Health Concerns in Older Adults

Cold weather can intensify medical conditions and create risks. Pay attention to signs such as:

• Confusion or appearing unusually tired
• Pale or cold skin
• Trouble walking or increased unsteadiness
• Shortness of breath
• Missing medications or seeming disoriented
• Changes in appetite or hydration
• Rooms that feel unusually cold due to heating concerns

If you notice these signs:

• Stay with them if possible.
• Offer warm layers or blankets.
• Call family or a caregiver to check in.
• Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or seem acute.

A quick visit or phone call can prevent a small issue from becoming a serious emergency.

Merry Christmas From All of Us at AmanaCare

As we celebrate this beautiful Christmas season, we want to pause and share our gratitude with the three groups who make AmanaCare’s mission possible: our clients, our caregivers, and the referral providers who trust us with the families they serve.

Each of you plays a meaningful part in our story — and we are truly thankful.

To Our Clients: You Are the Heart of Why We Do What We Do

This Christmas, we want you to know how deeply we value you.

You invite us into your homes, your routines, and your stories — and that trust is never taken lightly. We see your resilience, your humor, your strength, and the unique life experiences that shape who you are.

Our wish for you is a season filled with comfort, joy, and peace. May your days be warmed by visits, phone calls, and cherished traditions. And may you feel supported not just during the holidays, but throughout the year.

From our AmanaCare family to yours — Merry Christmas, and thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you.

To Our Caregivers: You Bring Light Where It’s Needed Most

If Christmas is about love in action, then you embody the spirit of the season every single day.

You show up in snowstorms and sunshine.
You offer companionship, dignity, safety, and compassion to those who depend on you.
You brighten days, calm fears, prepare meals, share stories, and create moments that matter.

We know this work isn’t always easy — but it is powerful, meaningful, and deeply appreciated.

This Christmas, we honor you.
We celebrate your heart, your dedication, and the difference you make in homes across Nebraska.

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you, and Merry Christmas.

To Our Referral Providers: Thank You for Your Trust and Partnership

Whether you are a social worker, a service coordinator, a hospital discharge planner, a senior advisor, or a community professional, you help families navigate some of life’s most important decisions.

Thank you for believing in AmanaCare.
Thank you for calling us, emailing us, sending families our way, and collaborating to ensure that Nebraskans receive quality care.

Your partnership strengthens communities and changes lives.
We are grateful for the role you play in connecting families to compassionate in-home support — not just during the holiday season, but all year long.

Merry Christmas, and thank you for your continued trust.

From Our Family to Yours — Merry Christmas and Blessings for the New Year

Whether you are a client, a caregiver, or a referral partner, please know how grateful we are for you.

Thank you for being part of the AmanaCare community and for helping us honor the God-given dignity of those we serve.

May your Christmas be filled with peace, hope, joy, and the warmth of people who care.

Merry Christmas from all of us at AmanaCare — and may 2026 bring abundant blessings.

If you or an aging loved one is considering home care in Lincoln, 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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The word Amana means “faithfulness, loyalty, constancy, devotion, integrity, trust.” It also means “support, confirmation; a guardian.” At AmanaCare, our goal is to confirm the inherent value of our clients and to support them through their unique circumstances. By providing constant, reliable care tailored to each person, we seek to be the guardian that they and their loved ones can trust. Every person is a unique gift from God, and therefore care is not one-size-fits-all. We craft our care plans to assist with your specific needs, the way you want them done. We set your care plan according to family needs and help you remain an active member of your family and community.

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