Keeping up your spirits through the Thanksgiving holiday while caring for an elderly or frail loved one isn’t easy. Yet, there are ways to find time to catch your breath, stop, and get others to do some of the heavy lifting for you.
This is a Thanksgiving holiday short Eldercare Success Episode with caregiver tips, tools, and ideas to make this time of year just a bit easier for you and someone you care for. Even if you’re doing this alone, with family members who swoop in and think they can do better, or from 1200 miles away.
Each caregiving tip is easy to do, none of these will break the bank – and in most cases, they won’t even cost you a dime. This list is guaranteed to create memories that you’ll cherish for years to come and bring you a few smiles even after Mom and Dad are gone.
There are even a few faux pas laughs. I laughed pretty hard about these and decided to leave them here for you too. You can let me know if I went too far.
Happy Thanksgiving to all caregivers and those of you going through this first holiday season alone. Please know that you’re never alone. I’m here for you whenever needed.
Just reach out to me on the podcast page, EldercareSuccess.live.Episode Links:
Host: Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success. She is also the new voice of the Caregiving Network.
00:35 - Introduction:
0:75 – Stress Candle to help
02:02 –Tips to get you started, and who’s caring for whom
02:40 - Tip 1: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
003.00 – Tip 2: How to create simple memories and share smiles and gratitude.
03.40 - Tip 3: caring for other caregivers
04:30 – Special notes
05:30 – Cooking tips that save time
06:15 – Dealing with siblings over the holidays.
07:30 – Important photos
07:45 –Champagne recipes and toasts with elderly loved ones and elderly parents
08:50 – Fun and easy ways to get mom and dad, no matter how old, involved in cooking
10:45 – home massage therapy – special gifts for you both
12:00 – hiring a part-time aide and how to bring them into your home.
13:00 – elder stories, even with dementia.
14:05 – first holidays alone, helping with grief during the holidays.
15:45 – Eldercare Success on YouTube, a special interview with Santa.
Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs. CareManity is a registered trademark of CareManity, LLC. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.
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