One thing I always recommend around this time of year is hiring an extra caregiver or hiring a caregiver for the first time. Having someone to help with your loved one is invaluable around all the holiday chaos. A lot of families are so busy around the holidays, that having a dedicated person caring for them preserves their dignity and your peace of mind.
Helping with Holiday Preparation
Our caregivers can help our clients with cooking and decorating (light lifting only) so they can keep hosting holidays as they always have. However, if you need someone to provide personal care to your loved one while you host the holidays, we can do that, too.
Helping with Planning
If you are a client that we are helping, we can help you with certain aspects of holiday planning. We can help with creating shopping lists, and helping support you through the daily tasks on the holiday. We are, of course, not party planners, but we see this as helping you create and experience the holiday joy that you love.
The holidays are stressful enough without throwing additional needs into the mix. Have you ever hired a caregiver to help you or your loved one?
Written by Brigid Coffey
