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December 4, 2018 by Michael Kernan. Administrator

5 Ways for Caregivers to Beat Holiday Stress

Even on a normal day, being a caregiver to an older adult can be stressful. But, the approaching holidays can bring even more stress. On top of your usual caregiver duties, you’ll have gifts to buy, decorating to accomplish, and family gatherings. Not only do you have to do those things for yourself, you may also have to help your older family with them, too. All of that can increase the stress you’re feeling. Fortunately, there are ways caregivers can make holidays less stressful. Here are 5 ways to beat holiday stress.

#1: Be Honest About Your Time and Energy

You may feel pressured to host holiday gatherings or attend lots of different events. If that’s the case, be honest with yourself and others about how much you can handle given your caregiver duties. If you’re not up to hosting, don’t. Or, ask someone to co-host. Divide up tasks so that you take on only what you can handle.

#2: Don’t Address Disappointments

Many caregivers are disappointed with other members of the family for their lack of support. If that’s true for you, consider letting those issues lie during the holidays. Instead, focus on enjoying the holidays and plan to address issues another time.

#3: Keep Activities Simple

Caregiver Park Ridge IL: 5 Ways for Caregivers to Beat Stress
Caregiver Park Ridge IL: 5 Ways for Caregivers to Beat Stress

There’s no need for caregivers to go over the top with holiday activities. Simple ones can be just as meaningful. For example, instead of spending hours baking and decorating cookies, try an alternative. Lots of churches hold cookie walks near the holidays where you can purchase your holiday cookies and know the money is going to a good cause. Or, you could use pre-made dough or unfrosted cookies, so you can still have the fun of decorating them.

#4: Begin a New Tradition

One of the things that may cause caregivers to stress during the holidays is knowing that they have to give up some old traditions because of changes in the older adult’s abilities. Instead of focusing on those losses, start some new traditions. If you used to walk the neighborhood and look at the lights, but your older relative can’t do that anymore, consider taking a drive instead.

#5: Schedule Home Care Early

The holidays are likely to change your regular schedule. Talk to the home care agency as soon as possible about your holiday plans. That way, the agency is more likely to have a staff member available at the times you need.

Sources:

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2018/holiday-stress-tips.html?intcmp=AE-HP-TTN-R1-POS1-REALPOSS-TODAY

https://www.caregiver.org/caregiving-and-holidays-stress-success

If you are considering caregivers in Park Ridge, IL, for an aging loved one, please call the caring staff at A-Abiding Care today. Serving North and Northwest Chicago and the surrounding area for over 30 years. Call 847-698-1400.

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Michael Kernan. Administrator
Michael Kernan. Administrator
Administrator at A-Abiding Care
My Mother was passionate about home health care and the needs of a growing population. I'm honored to carry her torch and continue to provide best-in-class care and caregivers. Our commitment to the highest possible care is at the forefront of our success. We have over 30 years serving Chicagoland and the surrounding suburbs.

Our professional caregivers offer a wide variety of home care services to meet your loved one’s unique and individual needs, including:

In-Home Care
Hospital-to-Home Transitional Care
Specialized Senior Home Care
Assistance Services

A-Abiding Care, Inc. was founded in 1983 by Joyce Kernan – a registered nurse and pioneer in the field of home care – on the principles of showing clients kindness and respect while providing loving, compassionate care for seniors at home. Today, Joyce’s family, along with our loyal staff, continue her legacy and mission; to provide quality home care for seniors in the Chicago area and provide meaningful employment for many caregivers, nurses and administrative staff.

I feel honored to care for our community members and to be a part of their lives in a meaningful, lasting way.
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