Holiday Caregiving Tips

Caregivers are busy 365 days of the year. Add a holiday to that and their plate may feel not only as if it is overflowing, but too heavy to carry. To avoid this stress, a caregiver needs to plan ahead, ask for help, and make sure to take time to take care of themselves.

Here are some tips, tricks and thought for others on caregiving during the holidays.

Caregiving and the Holidays | Tender Loving Eldercare

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... well as ways to deal with situations when you get side-swiped. And, we'll offer tips on handling the Holiday MeltDown. So, during the holiday season, you'll have a chance to rest your caregiving hat—even if it's for a few minutes. ...

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Instead of trying to talk to your parents about their future well being during family holiday visits, try these three tips instead: 1. Before the holiday family visit – pick up the phone and call your siblings. ...

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Chase away holiday stress while helping the seniors in your world | Morris. Nov 26 2009. We often feel the stress of rushing to do everything during the holiday season. And if you are a caregiver or caretaker of a senior in your world, ... Here are some tips offered by experts. • Exercise: Stretch the muscles and get the heart pumping, breathe fresh air and take a break from your responsibilities. Get to the gym, shoot some hoops or just take a walk and release some ...