Hurray! The New Year is here again!! A time filled with excitement, joy, anticipation, and merriment. Seniors and young ones alike would want to make the most of this season. When planning such celebrations that include the elderly, there are specific care measures you need to consider. If you are searching for tips for enjoying a safe and fun-filled New Year with your aged parent, you have come to the right place. These tips will guide you to enjoy this holiday with the elderly.

• Host a senior-friendly New Year’s Eve party

Instead of fighting the crowd at festivals and carnivals on New Year’s Eve, why not host one? Depending on your budget, you could host a great party for the holiday in your home where family members will gather to drink and make merry. You could make it more senior-friendly by introducing activities, games, and toast that they can easily participate in and enjoy. Making a senior family member feel special is a Christmas present they will always remember.

• Limit the noise

One of the downsides of taking seniors to outdoor shows and parties during New Year’s Eve is the massive fireworks, poppers, and other displays that showcase frightening scenes and make a lot of noise. These can be disturbing for most seniors, especially those struggling with vision loss, mental impairment and a history of being a bit shy.

• Make New Year Resolutions

During the New Year’s get together parties, seniors could play games with younger ones, challenge, motivate themselves, and makes goals for the New Year. They could also discuss their plans for 2020 and make resolutions as well. Family members could also remind each other of previous resolutions jokingly. This may also be a good time to talk about all the parties and events going on at senior living facilities, a calm conversation about never being alone not just during the holidays but every day is a safe subject. Elderlink.org has all the information you require to answer any question a senior family member may have.

• Introduce theme parties

Seniors with excellent mobility can enjoy themed parties that include games that are more physical or even a theme party where they have to dress according to the theme, could be an all-white party or cowboy attire. For seniors who like to shake their bodies, a dance party would be appropriate, while a dinner night would be best for senior foodies.

You can celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in various exciting ways. Family members and caregivers understand the needs of seniors better so they can plan the best senior-friendly party this season. Need more information give us a call, 800 613-5772 let the experts help.

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Senior depression is not a new phenomenon. Research has shown that depression is most common among the elderly who may suffer from other ailments or medical conditions. For most people, the feeling of depression and loneliness is a part of the aging process. Irrespective of the cause of depression, you can help your aged loved ones overcome the challenge and live a healthier and happy life again. ElderLink.org suggest you follow these tips to learn more.

• Don’t wait to be informed.

If you notice your senior loved one is nursing the feeling of worthlessness, depression, not talking to anyone, withdrawing from social activities and interactions, or finding it difficult to concentrate, you should not attribute these to age alone. Also, you don’t have to delay until your aged parent calls for help. Most seniors do not understand how depression feels and may not be able to identify it until it has gotten worse.

• Help them rediscover the purpose of life

Most times, the elderly need to re-discover the purpose of life, if they choose to fight off depression successfully. This could be anything that gives them joy and a sense of belonging. You need to talk to your aged loved one and find out the things that quickly sparks their interests, what motivates them to get out of bed in the morning? Sometimes we feel we know what they are thinking only to find out after asking them we were incorrect in our assumptions. A meaningful purpose could also be anything that brings them a sense of fulfillment. Once you know these, find out the best way to incorporate them into their daily activities.

• Help them make the most of social media platforms

Social media is always bubbling with fun and excitement that one can hardly have time to be bored when active on any of these platforms. Some feel it would to hard to teach a parent or the parent will say I am to old to learn that. In today’s digital age there are inexpensive digital devices where a person can post pics, write stories, one on one text or surf the web using voice commands. When you help your parents stay connected to these platforms, you will discover how easy it will make them adapt to their environment, ward off depression, and make new friends.

• Offer them plenty of choices

Mobility comes with freedom. Hence, when many seniors lose such freedom, they quickly become depressed and lack concentration. But if you can help them regain control over their daily chores, it will help them feel as though they were still in charge of affairs, especially within the home.

Simple travel is an Uber away. Many may fear using a drive service, show them how easy it is to order one and possibly go with them on their first ride to see how safe and easy it can be to get around the local community for a small amount of money.

Depression is a severe illness. Fortunately, it is not without a solution. Use these tips to help your aged parents cope with depression. If you need advice on senior care placement for your aged mom or dad, contact us! Simply click here and you can call or request additional information www.elderlink.org 800-613-5772

It’s hard to accept that your aged parents need a higher level of care then you are might able or are qualified to offer. Going to a senior care facility is a challenge for most seniors and their families.  At the heart of this dilemma, many discover that they weren’t prepared for the situation. The fact remains that it’s not going to be an easy time for you whether you are considering moving your aged parents or spouse.

You might find it hard to convince your aging loved one to go to a senior care facility for proper care. This blog will help you know the vital steps to make it easier for them and yourself.

When is the right time to consider a nursing home?

This question is on the lips of many who have aged parents. Knowing the best time to place mom/dad can be tricky. Hence, it’s essential to pay attention to behavioral, mental, and physical signs. Most families make the mistake of waiting too long. Delaying the decision until something tragic happens and the health of their aged parents is placed in jeopardy.

The truth is that no matter the health status of your aged parents, the time might come when you can no longer cope with the day to day needs of caring for them. These tips will help.

Your aged mom or dad has fallen multiple times and has been injured.

They can no longer perform their daily routine activities.

Your mom or dad needs to be hospitalized regularly due to health challenges.

Your aged parents wandered away from home.

The doctor advised you to consider care for them.

Caring for your aged parents is taking a toll on your physical and mental well-being.

YOUR family member requires services to help them live a longer, safe life, your blinders may get in your way.

We say, “Mom/Dad or both will be fine, they are strong, smart and know how to care for themselves”. When in fact, their strength is weakening, they are smart, but father time is slowing their senses and reflexes, and who really wants to leave their home to live in a senior home so they may think they can still negotiate to live alone.

You must see the true issues and we are here to help.

WORKING WITH YOUR SIBLINGS AND CONVINCING YOUR PARENTS

It’s good to plan ahead to relocate your aged loved one to a care facility in the event of a particular circumstance. You don’t have to rush this decision. Elderlink will help you explore the many options available for senior care, including Assisted Living, Board and Care Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities.

Getting your siblings involved

We do not have to do this alone if you have other family members. If you have siblings, it’s right to make decisions that concern the health of your parents in harmony rather than doing it all alone. Endeavor to include them early in the process. Even if disagreements arise, you and your siblings will have enough time to resolve it.

Convincing your parents

Most seniors detest the idea of moving to a senior care facility. They feel they are caged into a corner and can’t imagine a life outside their house, and without all the possessions they have. By all means, don’t force the decision on them. But help them see reasons why assistance will be beneficial for them. This is where the assistance of an Elderlink professional will work best for you.

The bottom line for most all is it might be challenging in the beginning, as time goes on, your aged parents will realize that you took such decisions because you love them dearly.

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Call our office (1-800-613-5772) and one of our trusted ElderLink.org   care representatives will help guide you through the steps.