The holiday season is often regarded as a time of joy, festivities, and cherished moments spent with loved ones. However, for some individuals, particularly those receiving home care or spending the holidays alone, this time of year can bring feelings of loneliness and isolation. In this blog post, we’ll explore some thoughtful tips and strategies Read More
Category: Holidays
Why Cooking Makes Us Feel Nostalgic
Cooking and following family tradition makes us nostalgic, especially over holidays, family gatherings, and other traditional events. Growing up, I always loved my mom’s and aunt Josie’s cooking. Sadly, I lost my mother this past October and I really started to learn and appreciate those old recipes. Last week my sister, Aunt Em, niece, and Read More
Coping with grief during the holidays
For many families, the holidays are about honoring long-standing traditions and creating memories. That can translate into discomfort for those who have had a painful loss of a loved one during the year. The best way to deal with grief during an ordinarily festive time of year is to feel all the feelings and not Read More
Home for the holidays – an opportune time to do a home care assessment on your parents
The holidays are fast approaching and a great many people are already making plans to visit their cherished family members. During this special time, millions of Americans will see just how much change a year can make in their family- how children have grown, or how relatives have aged. With holiday reunions come an opportune Read More
Holidays – A time to evaluate your loved ones health care needs
The holidays are fast approaching and a great many people are already making plans to visit their cherished family members. During this special time, millions of families will see just how much change a year can make in their family- how children have grown, or how relatives have aged. With holiday reunions come an opportune Read More