Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Offers Advice for Rekindling Purpose and Joy After the Holidays
Seniors Helping Seniors® owners C.J. Girod and Travis Hudson are placing a spotlight on advice and insights for how seniors can find meaningful ways to stay engaged and motivated in the new year.
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services, a franchisor with over 115 franchise partners and more than 300 territories nationwide, has grown rapidly in recent years. The company attributes its success to its skilled team of caregivers who foster meaningful connections with their senior care receivers. While the holiday season is often filled with joy and activity, the weeks that follow can be particularly challenging.
According to a study by the American Psychological Association, 89% of U.S. adults report feeling the “holiday blues.” For older adults, this emotional slump can be even more pronounced. The shift from the holiday season’s energy to a quieter, more isolated period can lead to sadness and make it difficult to maintain an active lifestyle.
“After the excitement of the holidays, it can be especially tough for seniors to stay active, particularly in colder climates,” said C.J. Girod, President of Seniors Helping Seniors® Southwestern PA, which serves southern Allegheny County and northern Washington County. “We see every year how the post-holiday season can bring unique challenges for our elderly friends, family and neighbors.”
“The key to staying active once the holidays have passed is to find meaningful ways to stay engaged and motivated as the new year begins,” said Travis Hudson, Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors® Pittsburgh Northeast, which serves northern and eastern Allegheny County and western Westmoreland County.
“We work closely with our senior care receivers and their families to cultivate routines and activities that inspire a sense of purpose and fulfillment throughout the year, but especially during the holiday season,” Girod and Hudson said.
Some of Girod’s and Hudson’s tips for seniors looking to shake off the post-holiday doldrums include:
Set small goals for the new year.
Maintain social connections.
Stay physically active.
Look for opportunities to volunteer.
Create a cozy, positive environment.
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home services has grown rapidly in recent years, extending its reach into more than 30 U.S. states as well as international markets.
Seniors Helping Seniors® services stand out from other brands in the elder care space partly through its commitment to hiring senior caregivers, which provides employment opportunities for seniors and better cultivates meaningful relationships between caregivers and care receivers.
“What I truly appreciate about working with Seniors Helping Seniors® network is that its commitment to improving health and well-being goes beyond just our clients,” Girod said. “Our whole team is deeply committed to making a positive difference in the community as a whole, and we are always looking for new opportunities to offer support and care to those who need it most,” said Hudson.
“Caregivers are at the core of what we do, and their work is essential to the health and happiness of so many people around the world,” said Seniors Helping Seniors® President Namrata Yocom-Jan. Nearly half of all caregivers in the U.S. are over 50 and face their own health challenges. That’s why Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home service prioritizes hiring caregivers over the age of 65 and provides comprehensive support to promote their mental, physical and emotional well-being.
“Over the past 25 years, we’ve put a lot of work into ensuring that Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care is not only the best option for our seniors but also for caregivers across the country,” Yocom-Jan said. “That’s something we are extremely proud of, but it’s not something we take for granted. We will continue to make sure anyone who has the passion and skills to be a great caregiver will find a great opportunity to grow and make an impact with Seniors Helping Seniors® services. Our caregivers truly have … a way to give and to receive®.”
For more information on Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care, visit seniorshelpingseniors.com.