It’s natural to become overwhelmed by the whirlwind of tasks that need to be taken care of during the holiday season: all of the shopping and wrapping, planning and decorating, writing and sending, visiting and baking. But in the course of the busyness, it’s also easy to lose sight of the value of slowing down enough to thoroughly enjoy the companionship of our senior family members. With a little innovative thought, holiday festivities can be fine-tuned to involve fun-filled activities for young and old, and everyone in between.
Compassionate Nursing Services’ St. Louis home care team has put together the following list of holiday activities for seniors that can help family members of all ages join in in the fun together with each other:
For additional recommendations on holiday activities for seniors, contact the in-home care professionals at Compassionate Nursing Services. We’re also here to help make the holidays brighter and safer for older adults, and to reduce stress for family members, through customized home care services such as:
You can reach our St. Louis home care professionals at your convenience by calling us at 314-432-4312 to discover more about our senior care services, to request resources related to your senior loved one’s needs, or to set up a free in-home assessment. From all of us at Compassionate Nursing Services, we wish you and yours the happiest of holidays!
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