Celebrate Halloween with Your Whole Family
Companion Care at Home Broomall
Halloween falls on a Monday this year. Have you considered bringing your kids to your dad’s house for trick-or-treating? It’s common for older adults who live alone to feel lonely from time to time. A surprise dinner and family gathering on Halloween night is a great way to support him.
Invite Those He Is Closest To
Your dad may not be comfortable with large gatherings, especially if he is isolated or has dementia. Ask him who he wants to see, and use that as guidance for knowing who to invite. Keep the gathering to a few hours, so that you don’t interrupt too much of his nighttime routine.
Bring Dishes to Avoid Having to Cook
Make sure those coming for Halloween bring a dish. If everyone contributes to the meal, you wouldn’t have to cook a large meal at your dad’s house, which makes cleanup easier.
You could also bring compostable or recyclable plates and cutlery for faster cleanup. Your dad won’t have to worry about cleaning up a messy kitchen after everyone leaves. Make sure everything is picked up and put away before the last person leaves for the night.
Safety Tips to Allow Your Dad to Walk With Your Kids
Your dad wants to walk with the kids while they trick-or-treat. Ensure everyone is visible by dressing them appropriately. LED lighting that flashes helps. Carry flashlights, wear light-colored clothing, and stay as far off the road as possible.
If your dad doesn’t do well on uneven terrain or while stepping up a curb, make sure he has someone helping him. Walking with a cane or walking stick, especially one that glows in the dark or lights up, is also a good idea.
Tips for Protecting His Home From Messy Pranks
Halloween is a time when kids can pull pranks that are harmless to most, but your dad may not be able to clean up easily. Make sure he has someone stopping by to check on his house. If he has cameras and you can figure out who did it, talk to their parents. They may not realize and will volunteer their kids for the cleanup.
If your dad’s home looks like no one is there, it can attract Halloween pranks. Have lights on timers, play music that’s audible to people going by, try to have cars in the driveway that aren’t often there. If someone can spend the night, that also helps.
When you can’t visit, is your dad alone for too many days? Does anyone check on him? Hire companion care at home services to ensure that he has others checking in, helping him run errands, and making sure he eats well. To get started, call a companion care at home specialist.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Companion Care at Home in Broomall, PA, and the surrounding area, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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