We are Deep in it Now
Well, we are deep in the middle of the Holiday season now. Hanukkah's already over and Christmas, Kwanzaa and even New Year’s Eve are rapidly approach. If it is your first year as a caregiver, expecting family and friends in for the holidays holds specific joys and challenges.
- How to communicate your feelings and needs with your family?
- How to overcome any awkwardness from well-intentioned loved ones who don’t know how to react to this new situation?
- How to enjoy the good cheer and solace your family has to offer with grace?
- And if you and your loved one are traveling for the holidays, what are the preparations necessary to make a safe and successful journey, (especially this holiday season)?
And most important of all, how to not lose the meaning of the message of the holiday season, no matter your religion or belief. Over the next few weeks, we will be presenting the best of the holiday advice for caregivers that we have written over the years.
This holiday season can also be a time to be a loving (but slightly nosey) detective. If you are traveling to visit your loved ones who may be in need of care, the holidays afford an ideal time to assess any changes in their health and well-being.
If you have any holiday tips or hints you would like to share with your fellow caregiver, please share them in the comments section below.