Throughout December, Route 65 is running a “Gift of Time” campaign, which invites the public to participate in giving the “gift of time” this month in support of seniors who are either living alone, or in a care home.
As part of “Gift of Time,” Route 65 is also running a series on the holidays, seniors’ care and family caregiving. We invite our members to share these articles with the older adults you serve, and their family members.
Caring for someone living with dementia over the holidays
Living with dementia often means that traditions must be adapted to avoid stress for both the person living with dementia and their caregiver.
For this post, Route 65 spoke with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. about what families should know as they plan ahead to help ensure everyone enjoys the holidays.
How caregivers can cope when the holidays aren’t so merry
Whether it be the stress of extra social engagements, the impact of the giving season on your wallet, or feelings of loneliness which can be prompted on by the season of “togetherness,” this time of year can be difficult for many people.
For family members who are looking after seniors, the typical stressors of the holidays can be amplified by feelings of loss, struggles to renegotiate changing family traditions, and pressures to participate in holiday activities when your time is already stretched thin. This can mean that for many caregivers, the holidays are not just stressful but downright overwhelming.
Join Route 65 as we talk about working through this tricky time of year.
Tips for holiday visits with a senior living in care
Whether you are just home for the holidays, or visit regularly, there are things which can be done to ensure that spending time with a senior who lives in care goes well this holiday season.
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BCCPA, EngAge BC and Route 65 wish you and the people you support a happy holiday season.
