Holiday Shopping with your Senior
One of the best things about the winter months are the winter holidays. Whether it’s Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, or Winter Solstice, they give us reasons to celebrate the season with joy. And one of the greatest joys is giving gifts to the people that matter in your life.
Your aging parent probably has always been very involved in getting gifts for children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors. And while you’re his primary Caregiver now, there’s no reason your parent needs to stop providing joy for both himself and those he cares about by sharing in the tradition of giving gifts to those around him. It may look a little different now, maybe due to finances, mobility issues or even cognitive issues, but with your help and the help of good qualified home care professional, you can support your elderly parent through the holiday shopping experience by following some simple guidelines.
- Set a budget.
Home Care Oakland, FL: Holiday Shopping
Most likely finances have changed in your elderly parent’s life these past few years. Sit down and review what is a healthy gift budget. Once you know how much your parent can spend, you can help him determine who he can purchase gifts for.
- Determine a recipient list.
Everyone is different. Some people like to give gifts to everyone they come in contact with, from the mail delivery person, to their caretakers (including a home care professional, or a doctor or pharmacist), to every person related by blood. Sit with your aging parent, with the budget in hand, and help your parent determine who he can realistically purchase gifts for and maybe who instead could get a simple thankful card. If your parent has a home care professional, she might be able to speak into who is involved in your parent’s life and might warrant a little extra gift during the holidays. - Go shopping.
Nowadays, going shopping doesn’t have to mean crowding together with 1000s of other shoppers at the mall. It can mean sitting together in front of a laptop while shopping online. It can also mean visiting local small businesses to pick up unique and personalized gifts while supporting local businesses. If some shopping requires visiting larger shopping venues, consider having your home care professional bring your parent to and from the location so that finding a parking spot won’t be stressful (sometimes, even assigned handicap spots can all be filled during busy holiday seasons). - Wrap it up!
A home care professional can help your parent get all of the gifts nicely wrapped and identified as to who they are for (and that way you won’t see which gift is yours!). Consider having the home care provider help your parent with a check off list as well so that your parent will know exactly who she has bought presents for and what those presents were.
Giving gifts to the people we love not only blesses the receiver but the giver. Having your elderly parent be an integral part of this process reinforces that he is a cherished part of your family and community. As it is often said, it’s not the gift that matters, but the thought behind it. By supporting and assisting your parent in this wonderful holiday tradition, the gifts all of you receive will be far greater than the actual presents given.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering home care in Oakland, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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