12/08/2025
The holidays can be joyful — but also emotionally heavy for many nursing home residents.
For residents experiencing depression, this time of year may intensify feelings of:
• loneliness
• loss of independence
• grief over loved ones who have passed
• missing long-standing holiday traditions
• reduced social stimulation as routines change
At Deer Oaks, our clinicians support residents through:
✔ consistent coverage
✔cognitive-behavioral strategies to promote mood
✔ validating emotional experiences
✔ behavioral activation to keep residents engaged
✔ grief and reminiscence-based interventions
✔ coordination with nursing staff to create comforting routines
A gentle reminder: the holidays feel different for everyone — and compassionate attention can make a meaningful difference.
