Cousins Day: July 24

Senior Care in East Hampton NY

Every day should be a special day for family, but sometimes, it is nice to take one day out of the year to honor those closest to you. July 24th of each year is known as Cousin’s Day. It is a day to get in touch with and spend time with these special relatives.

Connect 

As people get older, they may feel limited in the family that is left. A long-lost cousin may be just the contact he needs to reminisce, reconnect or simply remember. As the years pass, family can drift apart, but making an effort to keep in contact with cousins provides a base of support and connection that can extend into the senior years. As family begins to dwindle, these connections become even more important.

 Help

Senior care providers can make Cousin’s Day a fun event. By searching for addresses, phone numbers, or e-mails, a provider can assist clients with finding and contacting their cousins. Imagine the smile on the seniors face when they have a conversation with a family member they haven’t talked with in years!  The benefits of this contact extend well beyond July 24th. If a connection is made, the cousins may write letters, send cards or call each other frequently to remain in touch.

Cousins

Cousins are often the people who help you pass the time during family events when parents are busy cooking or talking. As children, cousins play games, watch movies or create performances. These activities quickly pass the hours away during holidays and get-togethers and are often some of the fondest memories created. Someone in elder care may not have surviving cousins, but the stories have survived. On this Cousin’s Day, encourage your loved one to:

·         Tell stories of significant memories of a cousin

·         Re-create a special game or song that he shared with his cousin

·         Write a letter of acknowledgement, even if the cousin has passed on

·         Visit the gravesite of a cousin

·         Record a video of your senior telling a funny or emotional story of a cousin (this makes a wonderful memory for both of you)

·         Schedule a lunch date with a nearby cousin, even if they haven’t seen each other for a while

·         Look on social media for family updates

·         Send an anonymous card wishing a cousin a wonderful day

 Home Care

Ask your senior care provider to contact your loved one. This small surprise and act of love can truly brighten someone’s day. Or, schedule a surprise party for all of the cousins – a simple BBQ or lunch at a local restaurant. You can also ask the cousin to meet you at a special place to recreate a memory or share a big hug.

If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring professional Senior Care in East Hampton, NY, call the caring staff at Artful Home Care today at 631-685-5001.

Source

http://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-cousins-day-july-24/