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How Older Adults Can Share Jesus This Christmas Season — No Matter Where They’re Living

Faith

Twinkling lights, holiday parties, endless gift shopping — the holidays can be so busy that it's easy to forget the true reason for the season. Sharing Jesus during the Christmas season can help remind yourself and others about the true meaning of the holiday. It might seem more challenging to share your love of Jesus actively if you live in an assisted living community, but you can make a positive impact no matter where you live. Here are some ideas to help you share Jesus this holiday season.

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8 Signs of Caregiver Burnout

Health & Wellness

Becoming a primary caregiver for your aging parent or other older adult loved one is an honorable choice, and it can be one with many benefits. This can be a time in your life when you're able to give back to someone who has always cared for you, and you may find that you can become closer or remain closer to a loved one, even as your relationship evolves.

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8 Ways Seniors Can Give Back by Sharing Their Faith This Holiday Season

Faith

Sharing your faith with others is something you can do year-round in many different ways. However, the holidays offer unique opportunities to connect with others over your faith. If you're not comfortable starting direct conversations about your religion, there are plenty of subtle ways to give of yourself while sharing your faith in God. Try these ideas for sharing your faith this holiday season.

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Christmas Gift Baskets for Seniors: What to Include for a Loved One in Assisted Living

Family & Caregiving

Christmas gift baskets offer a festive gift option for seniors, but deciding what to include in the basket can be challenging. You can choose a theme, such as tasty foods or movie night, or gather various gifts you know the recipient will love. Since space is often limited in an assisted living community, choose items that are useful and small enough to fit well, and place those items in a basket or container they can reuse for storage. Here are some options to include in a Christmas gift basket for older loved ones.

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Dementia and Meal Time: Tips for Supporting Your Loved One’s Nutrition

Memory Care

When someone is dealing with dementia or another memory diagnosis, the day-to-day can get progressively harder. Eating and nutrition, which come somewhat naturally to many people, can become a challenge for someone in the later stages of dementia due to mental and physical changes in the body. Learn more about how dementia can make it harder to maintain nutrition and what you can do to assist a loved one.

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4 Ways the Story of David Can Comfort Seniors Going Through a Life Change

Senior Living Options

Change is an unavoidable part of life. Even if you tried to control life and stop change from happening, such as by clinging to an environment that was familiar and comfortable, the world would go on around you. Many older adults realize this is true, and they begin to make plans for their future. They may decide moving out of their home and into an independent living community or assisted living community is the right move for them. Whatever change you decide on, knowing it's a good move doesn't make it any less scary.

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