Comfort Keepers Peekskill

Happy New Year, and Happy Caregiver Monday! This year we challenge EVERYONE in our network to embrace each Monday as a fresh start. Take advantage of each new week as an opportunity to set and reaffirm goals. What is your #1 goal this year and this Monday? We will start our goal this year is to find the joy in every situation. https://bit.ly/3qfVBu9

"Respite: Providing or being temporary care in relief of a primary caregiver" - Merriam-Webster Dictionary Respite care is by definition, a temporary role of providing relief for the primary caregiver, which allows them to provide the best possible care for their loved one. Finding the right time to ask for support can be challenging, but we’re here to help you. Talk to your family about the benefits that respite care can provide. It gives seniors an opportunity for socializa...tion and a fresh perspective, and it allows family caregivers to recharge and rest so they can give the best care possible to their loved one. Is it time for your family to ask for a helping hand? Find out here: https://bit.ly/36rWc49

Happy Holidays from Comfort Keepers! No matter where you celebrate, what you celebrate and how you celebrate this year we hope you can find joy in exactly where you are. We’re looking forward to a new year and spending time with all of the seniors and families in our care.

This winter, our caregivers want to go above and beyond to support seniors and their families. At Comfort Keepers, we can support seniors beyond the regular tasks for holiday activities including: Shopping for family members Baking holiday dishes Wrapping gifts and writing cards... Decorating at home with safe decorations Get more ideas for supporting seniors this holiday season: https://bit.ly/36sdD4I

The holiday season is a time to create new family memories and honor traditions. This year, we recognize that having a plan for celebrating safely is crucial to help the holiday go smoothly and ensure senior and family safety. At Comfort Keepers, our goal this year is to help family caregivers plan a celebration that brings joy to the whole family. Kick off the holiday season with these activities to create connected, special moments:

We are thrilled to announce that participants in the Haunted Hustle 5K raised $1,200 to benefit Comfort Keepers’ Walk to End Alzheimer walking team. Thank you to the tremendous generosity of MB's Hustle, Sweat & Sound!

Recently Fountain Of 30 talked about her experience with taking on the role of a family caregiver for her loved ones. She had the opportunity to speak with our Comfort Keeper, Charlene, to talk about her experience being a caregiver and how she finds and shares joy in her job. Read the full article to learn about how we provide compassionate care: https://bit.ly/3qlcHGS

What's the best gift you've ever received or given? At Comfort Keepers, we know that during these challenging times, a small gift to let a loved one know you're thinking about them can bring a lot of joy. Make this year's gifts the best yet with this guide of 45 thoughtful ideas for the senior loved ones in your life. Whether they are passionate about health, fashion or experiences, this guide has something for everyone: https://bit.ly/38P5PeS

Happy Caregiver Monday! The best gift you can give the people in your life is being present. Whether you’re spending time with a client, a family member or a friend, we all benefit from quality time. What will you do this week to help yourself be more present? https://bit.ly/36rKS84

Who is ready to celebrate? We’re all looking forward to a moment of joy and peace this year but we have to work together to celebrate safely! It’s time to have the talk with your family to ensure you’re all aligned on the safety measures and plan of action this year. Here’s a few things you might consider discussing with your friends and family: Staying extra-safe the weeks leading up to the event Reducing the amount of holiday gatherings you’ll attend... Speaking with the family early and often about the plan Planning virtual events as a contingency plan, or planning a virtual game for those who are safer by staying at home Keep reading for Comfort Keepers guide to holiday safety: https://bit.ly/3fTKxhH

FabuLESSly Frugal is always thinking of how she can help her loved ones maintain their happiness and a lifestyle they enjoy. As her children grow, adults in her life have inevitably aged too. She recently sat down with one of our Comfort Keepers offices to see if Comfort Keepers is the best option to keep her loved ones well. Here’s what she found out: https://bit.ly/3myPmj2

This holiday season, health and safety are at the top of our wish list. Heading into the holidays, we want to encourage everyone that we can find joy together while keeping seniors and vulnerable family members safe. Here are Comfort Keepers’ 4 tips for bringing joy to the holidays: Send gifts and cards with sweet messages... Drop off a "joy basket" full of items your loved one 'loves’' Call and celebrate small moments together like decorating the tree Bake them their favorite dish and call them when they eat it Read more advice from our team to your family: https://bit.ly/36sdD4I