{"id":584,"date":"2016-07-07T16:44:42","date_gmt":"2016-07-07T16:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-charlotte\/?p=584"},"modified":"2026-08-03T14:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:56:10","slug":"4-ideas-assist-seniors-summer-gatherings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-charlotte\/2016\/07\/07\/4-ideas-assist-seniors-summer-gatherings\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ideas to Assist Seniors During Summer Gatherings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Summer is a wonderful time for family gatherings. \u00a0With the\u00a0heat bearing down there are certain things to keep in mind before heading out to celebrate\u00a0with older family members.<\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charlotte.firstlighthomecare.com\/\">caregivers<\/a>, we know that the warm summer temperatures, and large groups of friends and family can be tough for seniors. Whether you are heading out to a large celebration or just staying home, use these tips to make sure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer gathering!\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/shutterstock_199249334-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"July 4th holiday FirstLight Home Care\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2863\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be prepared<\/strong>: If the seniors in your life want to enjoy a traditional outdoor celebration, make activities friendlier to enhance the day. Having a cool shaded area during the heat of the day for seniors to stay out of the sun, bringing a portable chair to relax in and ensuring your senior family members stay hydrated can help keep your festivities going all day long!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enjoy a traditional barbecue<\/strong>: Barbecues are always a great family time, so if possible, throw a backyard barbecue and invite family and friends to enjoy the day with your seniors. Serving hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad and other fun foods will allow everyone to enjoy the day\u00a0together. Get your senior family members involved by asking them to help with decorations or food preparation to get them into the spirit of the day!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be understanding<\/strong>: If your senior family members have dietary or sun exposure restrictions, do what you can to try and ease any self-consciousness that they may have. If you need to cut up their food before they eat, take care of that away from others so that your seniors aren\u2019t embarrassed. If you are worried that they are getting overheated in the hot sun, bring them inside to cool down and sit with them so they aren\u2019t alone. Some seniors might feel obligated to stay with the family and not bring attention to themselves, but being understanding of their needs can help keep them and your family comfortable throughout the day!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring the party indoors<\/strong>: If the seniors in the family are unable or uncomfortable with being outside, bring the party indoors for them. Watching movies, playing games or listening to some favorite songs can help seniors enjoy the day, even if they aren\u2019t able to spend time outdoors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Spending time together with your senior family members this summer\u00a0can be a wonderfully rewarding experience for them and your family. Regardless of what you do sharing the experience with the seniors in your life can make this summer\u00a0great for everyone. If you have a question about the best way to prepare for summer, or other topics related to caregiving, call us at FirstLight HomeCare of Greater Charlotte at 704-879-2394 or contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/contact-us\/\">\u201cJust Ask FirstLight\u201d service<\/a> today for more information!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is a wonderful time for family gatherings. \u00a0With the\u00a0heat bearing down there are certain things to keep in mind before heading out to celebrate\u00a0with older family members. As caregivers, we know that the warm summer temperatures, and large groups of friends and family can be tough for seniors. 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