Holidays can be stressful for everybody and especially seniors who may have some physical challenges but won’t admit it. Here are some tips to make it better for everybody.
- Make Healthy Choices: Â Prepare meals with others in mind
- Stay Hydrated: Â Have water very accessible
- Follow Dietary Restrictions: Â Keep healthy options on the table
- Drink in Moderation: Â Careful, alcohol with medications can cause problems
- Keep Exercising: Â Take a walk after dinner or go to the mall and window shop
- Shake up Traditions: Â Â Let younger family members help with meal preparation
- Decrease Gifts: Â Fixed incomes limit seniors ability to splurge
- Rest after Traveling: Â Watch TV or take a nap after a long travel
- Make Homes Accessible:  Prepare your senior guest’s bedroom near the bathroom
- Take Breaks: Â Carve time out for a little R & R
- Stay Involved: Â Helping out keeps them feeling relevant.
Check out the whole article: www.care.com/c/stories/5708/holiday-health-for-seniors/
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