Holiday Blues The Elderly

Tips to help with the holiday blues.

Holiday blues the elderly. If you are a caregiver or family member of an aging loved one you may observe a change in their mood or behavior during the holidays. A few simple things seniors can do to counteract the holiday blues are getting enough sleep taking walks pursuing favorite hobbies and spending time talking on the phone with supportive people. The holiday season offers many opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends.

If you are a caregiver or family member of an aging loved one you may observe a change in their mood or behavior during the. 6 ways seniors can avoid the holiday blues posted. But sometimes the holiday season can also be a source of the blues especially for older people who may think about how quickly time has passed or miss loved ones more during this time of year.

It s suggested that sad sufferers avoid binge eating or drinking alcohol if feeling down set reasonable expectations and keep within a budget. November 11 2013 by the ncpc. Cook the holiday season is supposed to be a time of celebration with family and friends.

Valerie michel buck jed winegar. But for many seniors who are less mobile than they used to be who live alone or whose social circles have shrunk it can be a challenging period. 11 15 2018 8 00 am by interim healthcare.

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