‘Tis the season for the big holidays that everyone looks forward to all year long. They are generally the holidays where the largest numbers of people gather, the grandest meals are served, and the most lavish presents are given. They are a time filled with joy, connection, and hope. But for a caregiver who is expending all of their energy taking care of an elderly loved one, the big winter holidays can also bring one of the largest amounts of stress they’ve felt all year. Hiring home care providers can help alleviate some of this stress.

If you’re a caregiver and feeling some of the stress that the upcoming holidays may be bringing, in addition to all of the wonderful things that the world is celebrating, you’re not alone. And not only are you not alone in these emotions, you don’t have to do it all alone.

Home Care Visalia, CA – Finding Balance on Big Holidays

Finding Help Over the Holiday Season

Whether you need extra time to go shopping, bake up dozens upon dozens of cookies, or trim your home in all of its holiday finery, it can seem near impossible to find just a few minutes, much less hours, to keep up with all that the holidays demand. That’s why, this time of year, more than just about any other, caregivers need to reach out and ask for some additional help with their elderly loved one so they can also enjoy the holiday spirit.

But who should you ask?

Neighbors

If your loved one lives in a close-knit community, the holidays are a great time to connect with your loved one’s neighbors and ask for some holiday help. Neighbors might be able to help provide short-term transportation needs, such as running your loved one to her local market. They can also often help keep your loved one safe as the weather changes by shoveling and laying down salt on icy sidewalks.

Friends

The holidays are a great time to encourage your loved one’s friends to reach out to her. While holidays are filled with love and joy for many, they can also bring about feelings of loneliness and isolation in others. Remind friends to send holiday cards, make an occasional phone call or visit, or even bring over some delicious holiday baked goods to share with your loved one. These little connections can help your loved one feel remembered and appreciated during the holidays.

Family

Whether it’s helping your loved one around the home with extra holiday cleaning or assisting you at a holiday meal with caring for your elderly loved one, now is the time for family members to step up and provide some help. If you typically make the holiday meal, and you’re feeling too overwhelmed to do it all this year, there is nothing wrong with asking others to fill in the holes where you can’t keep up.

Home Care Agencies

What chores around the home are too hard for your loved one and absorb too much of your time? Those may be the perfect chores to have a home care provider help with. By taking regular, daily chores off your plate, a home care team can provide you with some extra time to participate in the additional holiday responsibilities. A home care provider can also look after your loved one while you run your holiday errands.

Holidays are great for bringing everyone together in many ways, including helping out with the care of your loved one.

If you or an aging loved one is considering Home Care Services in Visalia, 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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