Brighten the Spirit of a Loved One in Assisted Living this Holiday Season

December 10, 2015 by ·

Assisted Living in Mobile AL

Most assisted living facilities will decorate and set the mood for the holidays but nothing is better to brighten the spirit of a loved one in assisted living than spending time with them. You may justAssisted-Living-Mobile-AL find that a visit with your loved one this holiday season will brighten your life as much as theirs.

The holidays are a busy time for people as they rush to get their shopping done, wrap gifts, prepare meals, clean, and decorate on top of their normal daily routine needs. All this while fighting your way through the crowds at the mall or the lines of traffic everywhere. You don’t even know when you will fit going to see your elderly loved one in assisted living. You are even thinking you just have time for a quick phone call instead of a visit.

Here are some reasons why you should reconsider and make time for a visit.

Remember what is truly important during the holiday season.

As we get caught up in all the hustle and bustle, we can easily forget what the holidays are really about. Spending quality time with your loved ones should be the most important thing this time of the year and that includes visiting your loved one in assisted living. Making new memories and reliving the old with those you care about most is what is truly important.

Nobody wants to be alone for the holidays.

Many people, especially the elderly, become sad or depressed during the holiday season. If they think they may be alone for the holidays, loneliness and depression can creep up on them.  Seniors who know they are expecting a visit from you or other family members have something to look forward to.

It will be mutually beneficial.

You may not even realize it at the time because you are just focusing on how much you have to do. However, spending time with a loved ones in an environment where you don’t have to worry about cleaning, decorations, and more, will allow you to be able to relax and enjoy special moments with your family.

Bringing some holiday cheer to your loved one in assisted living will make a world of difference. There are numerous activities you can do to brighten up the holiday spirit.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Assisted Living near Mobile, AL, contact Ashbury Manor Specialty Care and Assisted Living at 251-317-3017.

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About Cindy Johnson

Ashbury Manor’s Administrator since 2008, Cindy Johnson is a long-time expert in the assisted living field. Prior to her arrival at Ashbury Manor, Cindy managed acquisitions and crisis management for existing and new larger senior care project developments for eleven years. As regional manager for an Oregon-based assisted living management company, Cindy was directly responsible for operations for five 50-65 bed assisted living facilities. As manager during the transition to new ownership, Cindy reorganized internal operations and conducted leadership training for Executive Directors. As a result of her management and expertise, one of the company’s facilities (in Ocala, Florida) received a deficiency-free survey, resulting in the lifting of a moratorium on operation.

A nurse for 36 years, senior care has always been Cindy’s passion. Desiring to work more closely with residents, Cindy became a Category II Administrator in 2005. As Ashbury Manor’s Administrator, Cindy understands the complexities associated with dementia and cognitive impairment and she has fallen in love with seniors with dementia or cognitive impairment and their families.

Cindy is Treasurer of the local “Senior Coalition” chapter. She enjoys mentoring new candidates who want to become administrators.

As a 16-bed facility, with Cindy's training and experience, our residents and their families can be sure Ashbury Manor’s carefully selected staff provides the expertise of a larger facility while maintaining the individualized personal care of a small special needs home.
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