In Home Caregivers Advise Families How to Spend Thanksgiving 2020 with Elderly Loved Ones in Plano, TX and Surrounding Areas

Visiting Angels’ In Home Caregivers Recommend Safe Thanksgiving Activities in Plano, Murphy, Parker and Nearby Cities

The COVID-19 pandemic will change the way families celebrate Thanksgiving this year. Some events will be canceled. Families may avoid traveling altogether. Most gatherings will be smaller. However, there are many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving with your senior parent or relative while following health guidelines from the state of Texas. As always, wear masks, social distance, and wash your hands often for added protection. Visiting Angels of Plano’s in home caregivers recommend these safe yet enjoyable activities for families celebrating the holiday with their senior loved ones.

Make Thanksgiving Dinner Together

If you have determined it is safe, and your gathering is small, preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be fun for the whole family. Team up to make the mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Set the table together with festive glassware or napkins and have seniors and kids in charge of a special place card or decoration. Enjoy working together and bonding over shared activities.

Consider preparing senior-friendly dishes, like nutritious foods that are easy to chew. Discuss dietary restrictions and have a list of ingredients ready for those with allergies or special diets.

If your senior loved one is staying home on Thanksgiving, consider hiring an in home caregiver from Visiting Angels of Plano to assist with meal preparation and to provide companionship. Our caregivers can help prepare their favorite Thanksgiving foods, set the table, wash dishes, and provide meaningful companionship before, during, and after the meal.

Spend Quality Time with Your Loved Ones

If you were unable to visit because of the pandemic, the holiday is a great time to catch up. You can spend Thanksgiving Day watching favorite movies, TV shows, or the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Reminiscing over past memories will bring multi-generation smiles, as children enjoy hearing stories about their parents and grandparents as youngsters. Try adult coloring books or a Thanksgiving craft. If your elder relative is mobile, go for a walk around the neighborhood to get some fresh air.

Connect Digitally and Enjoy Virtual Events

If it is too risky to see your loved one in person, you can connect by phone call or video chat. If your loved one needs help using their phone, consider Visiting Angels of Plano’s social care program. In home caregivers can teach your loved one how to call, text, and FaceTime to stay in touch with friends and family over the holiday.

Many institutions are offering virtual events, such as museum tours and live-streamed concerts to enjoy from the comfort of home. Be creative about safe activities. You could take in a show at your local drive-in theatre from the safety of your vehicle or take a drive to see holiday light displays.

Contact Visiting Angels of Plano Today

If you are in Plano or the surrounding area and would like to learn more about how Visiting Angels of Plano’s in home caregivers can help with Thanksgiving 2020, call our senior care agency at 972-846-8417.