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Don't Handicap Yourself With Traditions
Saralee Jamieson, Human Environmental Sciences Specialist in St. Clair County University of Missouri Extension
One of the joys of the holidays is gathering with friends and family. For people with arthritis or other mobility problems, minimal changes to holiday preparations can result in maximum enjoyment of the season.
Don’t shy away from starting new traditions. For example, if
your family lives close to you, invite grandchildren, one at a
time, to help you prepare a traditional favorite. You get extra
help and they learn how to prepare a favorite family recipe.
Another alternative to being the only cook is to ask each family
member or friend to bring a dish. You only have to prepare one
or two items and, as an added bonus, guests are guaranteed at
least one favorite food. If your company is traveling a long
distance or you feel uncomfortable asking someone to help with
the meal preparation, consider dining at a restaurant and
serving dessert at your home. However, if you want to keep the
celebration in your home, call a favorite eatery to see if it
prepares a main course and basic side dishes that can be picked
up or delivered. Often the difference in the cost is minimal and
you save your energy to enjoy the occasion.
If your company is traveling a long distance or you feel
uncomfortable asking someone to help with the meal preparation,
consider dining at a restaurant and serving dessert at your
home. However, if you want to keep the celebration in your home,
call a favorite eatery to see if it prepares a main course and
basic side dishes that can be picked up or delivered. Often the
difference in the cost is minimal and you save your energy to
enjoy the occasion.
Adopting these few, helpful hints will enable you to enjoy this
festive time of year with family and friends. Whatever you do,
plan on making special holiday memories.
Originally published in
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Last update: Thursday, October 25, 2007
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