12/10/2025
The holidays are a beautiful time for gathering, but they can also bring new challenges for our aging loved ones. A little extra intention can make the season feel brighter, safer, and more inclusive for everyone.
Here are gentle ways to help older family members feel truly part of the celebration:
✨ Slow the pace. Build in time for rest, quiet, and smaller moments of connection.
✨ Ask what matters most. Sometimes a familiar song, a favorite dessert, or simply sitting together is all they really want.
✨ Include them in ways that feel comfortable. Light tasks, storytelling, reading to the kids, or helping choose a recipe can help them feel valued.
✨ Reduce overwhelm. Loud rooms, long travel, and big crowds can be stressful so offer options like a calm corner or shorter visit times.
✨ Hold space for emotions. Holidays can bring joy and nostalgia, but also grief. A listening ear goes further than you think.
Most importantly: remind them they are loved, needed, and not forgotten.
This season, small acts of compassion can make the biggest impact.
If your family could use extra support or guidance during the holidays, we’re here to help at SignatureHospiceOK.com.