With a little pre-planning and tweaking of holiday traditions, frail seniors can comfortably be included in holiday activities that also engage the younger generations. Live Free Home Health Care can cover ongoing respite care to give a caregiver time to run errands and can engage a senior in ability-suited activities to make the holidays and every day enjoyable for all.

Contact Live Free Home Health Care for more information on holiday activities for seniors, respite care and customized options for varying elder care needs in the Concord area.

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Holiday Entertaining for Those with Alzheimer’s

The holidays present special problems for older seniors and elderly people with Alzheimer’s disease. Caregivers may want to modify activities to keep a peaceful holiday. Read more at Suite101.

Free Entertainment Activities for Seniors

About.com provides ten great ideas for free activities to enjoy at any time of the year.

Preparing for an Outing with a Senior

The thought of taking an elderly person on an outing can be daunting, but with a little forward planning, it can be fun, and a welcome break for both the caregiver and the senior. Read more on preparing for an outing with a senior at this link to Elderly Care Tips.

Intergenerational Activity Ideas for Grandparents

Sometimes more involved and long-lasting activities can be planned and executed. This blog from a grandmother has some great ideas shared by other grandmothers on activities that span the generations.

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