The holidays are here and once again you’re struggling to decide what to give your elderly loved one as a gift when she seemingly doesn’t need anything. It can be difficult to find the perfect gift this holiday season so here are a few ideas that may help you find something unique and fun that your elderly loved one will appreciate and enjoy. Consider hiring a respite care provider to help you and your loved one.

Give the Gift of a Lending Hand

Respite Care Reedley CA – Gift Ideas for Your Loved One

Most people don’t like to ask for help so sometimes, it’s best to just offer it or provide it before they even ask. Your aging loved one might be the same. You might have noticed she’s struggling to keep up with household chores or preparing meals. This holiday season, why not give her the gift of help?

Here are several ways you can set up some assistance that will last all year long.

Create a calendar for meals and have family members sign up for once a week or once a month to deliver a meal and spend some time with your loved one. Not only will this ensure she’ll get a great meal occasionally, but it also provides companionship for her to look forward to each week or month. The more often they can do it, the better but even once a month can be a great gift.

If your loved one is struggling with certain household chores, having a respite care provider come to the home to help with things like laundry, dishes, and other tasks can lift that burden from your loved one. A respite care provider can also help with transportation if that is an area your loved one could use a little assistance with.

Have younger family members offer their services of yard work or snow removal so that your loved one doesn’t have to worry about over-exerting herself when either needs to be done.

Give the Gift of Companionship with Respite Care Providers

Many elderly individuals feel lonely, especially during the winter months when many activities stop or slow down. There are several ways you can give the gift of companionship and connection to your elderly loved one.

Set up a calling schedule. Even out-of-town family members can connect via a phone call or video call. Work with them to get a schedule on the calendar and then give that calendar to your loved one to hang up on the wall so she’ll know when to expect a call.

A respite care provider is another great way to provide companionship for your loved one. Not only can a respite care provider come and help with household chores, but they can also visit and provide some much-needed company. On nice days, they can take a walk with your loved one, and on colder days, they can simply sit at the table and chat over a cup of coffee or hot tea.

Help your loved one get signed up for community groups that might interest her. This is a great way to help her find new connections in her neighborhood.

Those are just two simple gifts that will keep giving all year long, ensuring your loved one feels the holiday spirit throughout all the seasons.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Respite Care Services in Madera CA, please get in touch with the caring staff at Everlight Home Care today. Call us at 559-353-2847.

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Gina Kendall

Gina Kendall has over 25 years of work experience serving the aging and the disabled. Her extensive experience in care and management began as a Social Services Coordinator in skilled nursing facilities. While working in this capacity, she became aware of the need for, and the importance of, good, quality, home care. Gina worked with families to keep their loved ones home and avoid a return visit to the hospital. As she continued her career of service, she began working with the disabled population helping to expand and improve their independence throughout all aspects of life.

This combination of experiences has afforded Gina a unique view of the needs of the aging and the disabled and how to best serve those needs in a home setting.

Gina’s Central Valley roots run deep. She earned her BA degree from Fresno State in 1993 and has lived and worked in Fresno for the past 20 years. In addition to raising her family in Fresno, she is actively involved in her local church and is a volunteer for various local community organizations.

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