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With Thanksgiving behind us, we here at Best Home Care are deep in the holiday spirit. It’s fun to plan gift lists and reflect on great presents from past holiday seasons. When you are working on surprises for loved ones, pay special attention to those providing home health care. Five of the best gifts for caregivers this holiday season include:
Caregiver Gift #1: Your Time
Home caregivers are the busiest people we know. Volunteering to help with their caregiving duties or run errands is an easy way to share your time and make their life easier.
Caregiver Gift #2: A Break
Give them the chance to get away for a little bit. Consider a gift card to a spa or salon for a good pampering, or dinner out at a great restaurant.
Caregiver Gift #3: Food!
Baskets of food are perfect for the personal care assistant who struggles to find time to get to the grocery store. Better yet, offer to prepare a hot meal for them.
Caregiver Gift #4: A Clean House
A messy house is inevitable when you are providing home care. Arrange for a cleaning company to freshen up their entire house or save money by offering to do the cleaning yourself.
Caregiver Gift #5: Home Care Resources & Education
There are thousands of books and articles written on personal care services. Send them a couple that match their specific situation and help them learn more about caregiving.
Above all else, let the caregiver in your life know that you are there for them and you care about them. Simply asking, “How can I help?” or checking in with a weekly phone call can boost a caregiver’s morale in ways no other gift can.
For more information about home care providers and how to support those with caregiver jobs, connect with Best Home Care. There are a number of online resources available at www.besthomecaremn.com, and our team is always ready to answer your questions.
