Noticing Care Needs During the Holidays? Take These 5 Steps.

Mother talking in the dinner table on christmas at home

Returning home for the holidays can be a joyous occasion, but it can also bring to light changes in the health and well-being of our aging loved ones. If you’ve recently visited your parents and are noticing care needs during the holidays, such as Mom is becoming increasingly forgetful or Dad is not moving as well as he did last year, you’re not alone. Many adult children experience a holiday reality check – a time when family visits reveal a need for care that may have been overlooked throughout the year.

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How to Recognize and Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder

An older man struggling with seasonal affective disorder gazes out the window and offers a halfhearted wave .
An older man struggling with seasonal affective disorder gazes out the window and offers a halfhearted wave .
Help someone struggling with seasonal affective disorder with these tips.

The holiday season is often associated with joy, festivities, and quality time spent with loved ones. However, for some individuals, especially seniors, the fall and winter months can trigger a form of clinical depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This condition is more than just the winter blues; it can cast a shadow over the holidays, leading to feelings of sadness and nostalgia, particularly for seniors who reminisce about past celebrations with loved ones who are no longer present.

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