Understanding the challenges felt and faced by our loved ones, senior citizens and residents, such as (grandfather and grandmother, mother and father) on holidays and occasions, contributes to reducing their sense of helplessness and isolation. Their needs are not limited to food, drink, clothing, and housing, but also include the need for effective social participation, as well as attention to social aspects. health and meet their physical and emotional needs.
Reducing their sense of helplessness and isolation and enhancing their involvement with family members raises their morale and enables them to face difficulties such as their feeling of loneliness at times of occasions and holidays. Here are five ways that enable them to feel the joy of Eid with the family. The first of which is that family members must communicate effectively and carefully listen to their needs and desires before holidays and events and discuss them with them. To find out what brings them joy and happiness.
It is also necessary to provide a comfortable and safe environment for them, and to ensure that the place in which they will spend the Eid is equipped in a way that facilitates movement and comfort for the elderly. Measures may include providing comfortable seats and easy access to bathrooms, etc., and ensuring that healthy meals are provided that suit their special nutritional needs. Also, try to provide suitable options. For the types of foods they like and avoid others that may cause health problems.
And choosing gifts and activities according to their personal interests, by searching for gifts that reflect what the elderly love and including the activities that they enjoy. It is also preferable to celebrate in ways that appreciate and respect the heritage traditions that the elderly adhere to, in addition to innovating in ways to express your appreciation for your love for them, such as writing a letter of thanks or dedicating A time for friendly conversations between them, including expressions and feelings full of love and respect for them.
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