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Caregivers, Say Yes to the Holidays

Caregiving During the Holidays

The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming! For many the response may be an “Aaaah” (soft, warm sigh). For caregivers, however, “AAAAAHHHHH!”(loud, shrill scream) may more closely resemble the initial response. Caring for a loved one during the holidays can bring to the surface so many different emotions. Some people wear themselves out trying to do everything, and others wish to skip the holidays altogether.

It’s okay to long for memories of holidays past, when things seemed easier. Although, if we are honest with ourselves, those warm, fuzzy memories are likely skewed. Let’s face it; no matter your lot in life, the “perfect” holiday exists only in Norman Rockwell paintings. The warmth of a cozy fire in the fireplace and the smell of cinnamon apple cider may have been a reality in the past, but as a caregiver of a loved one with a serious illness, your holiday may exist in a new reality.

This doesn’t mean all is lost. Holiday joy doesn’t have to depend on doing everything the same way it has always been. It’s okay to make some changes. Start small, start simple. Here are some ways to make this holiday one to remember: read more

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