Aging Life Care Associationholidays Archives – Aging Life Care Association The experts in aging well. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:12:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-ALCA_Logos_icon_cropped2-32x32.png holidays Archives – Aging Life Care Association 32 32 93799987 Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/tips-for-checking-on-aging-loved-ones-during-holidays/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:28:53 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=3109 Whether you live down the block or across the country, holiday visits are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your older loved one and their surroundings. Take time to observe any changes in an older family member’s behaviors or lifestyle during dinners, gift exchanges, parties, etc. Changes may vary widely, from outwardly … Continue reading Tips for Checking on Older Loved Ones during Holidays →

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]]> 3109 Turkey with a Side of Sibling Conflict https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/turkey-with-a-side-of-sibling-conflict/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:30:23 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=799 The fight over the last piece of pumpkin pie  may not be the only struggle this Thanksgiving. As families gather around the table, many will have the difficult conversations of how to care for mom or dad.  These conversations can be emotionally charged and test sibling bonds. How to Overcome & Manage Sibling Conflict with Aging … Continue reading Turkey with a Side of Sibling Conflict →

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]]> 799 Dementia and the Holidays: Tips for a Comfortable Celebration https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/dementia-and-the-holidays-tips-for-a-comfortable-celebration/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:29:41 +0000 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2981 The holidays can often be filled with high expectations, requiring lots of energy and engagement in non-stop activities. For the individuals living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia and their families, holidays can be challenging and a time of high anxiety. Festivities can agitate, confuse, and overstimulate persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. … Continue reading Dementia and the Holidays: Tips for a Comfortable Celebration →

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]]> 2981 Dementia & The Holidays: Tips for a Stress-Free Celebration https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/dementia-the-holidays-tips-for-a-stress-free-celebration/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:59:00 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1730 Celebrating the Holidays with Dementia by Lisa Mayfield, MA, LMHC, GMHS, CMC, Principal, Fellow Certified Care Manager The holidays can often be a time filled with high expectations, requiring lots of energy and engagement in non-stop activities. For the individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, it can be challenging and a … Continue reading Dementia & The Holidays: Tips for a Stress-Free Celebration →

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]]> 1730 Last Minute (But Thoughtful) Gift Ideas for the Older Adult https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/last-minute-thoughtful-gift-ideas-older-adult/ Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:02:42 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1616 The last few shopping days are here and you’ve found yourself stuck thinking about what to give that special elder in your life. Here are some different and thoughtful holiday gift ideas for seniors that won’t clutter the house or require  an  engineering degree to assemble.  Last Minute (But Thoughtful) Gift Ideas for the Older … Continue reading Last Minute (But Thoughtful) Gift Ideas for the Older Adult →

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]]> 1616 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Seniors https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/last-minute-gift-ideas-seniors/ Tue, 20 Dec 2016 18:00:53 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1480 The last few shopping days are here and you’ve found yourself stuck thinking about what to give that special elder in your life. Here are some different and thoughtful holiday gift ideas for seniors that won’t clutter the house or require  an  engineering degree to assemble.  Thoughtful Gift Ideas for the 80+ Adult by Linda … Continue reading Last Minute Gift Ideas for Seniors →

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]]> 1480 10 Ideas to Celebrate Holidays with the Elderly https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/10-ideas-to-celebrate-holidays-with-the-elderly/ Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:48:59 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1477 Your aging loved one may be slowing down, but it doesn’t mean grandma or grandpa doesn’t want to celebrate the holidays anymore. Finding ways to modify holiday traditions or by creating new ones that fit their lifestyle and speed will reduce stress levels and keep everyone connected and happy this season. 10 Caregiving Tips at Holiday … Continue reading 10 Ideas to Celebrate Holidays with the Elderly →

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]]> 1477 Home for the Holidays: Making the Most of Visits to Aging Parents https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/home-for-the-holidays-making-the-most-of-visits-to-aging-parents/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:57:04 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=785 Holidays are occasions that many of us spend with family, whether we live down the block or across the country.  For those with aging parents or loved ones, these visits are an important time to take stock amidst the hustle and bustle, and to make plans.  By Heather Imhoff, MSW, LMSW – Aging Life Care … Continue reading Home for the Holidays: Making the Most of Visits to Aging Parents →

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