With Thanksgiving in the rear-view mirror and the holiday season looming ahead, our thoughts inevitably turn to the mechanics of making it all happen. That’s why we’re sharing our annual plea to carve out space in these busy times and places for seniors and disabled people. Here are some tips to help maximize holiday cheer and fill the season with joy for everyone.

Is any author more closely associated with Christmas than Charles Dickens? And does any author seem more in touch with the highest ideals of that holiday—which, coincidentally, seem to be shared among many of the winter holidays celebrated around the world? Themes of joy, dedication, charity, hope, and finding light in dark places shine out …

Here are a few tips to help you plan holiday gatherings that will make your elderly loved ones feel cherished—and, honestly, that might make the holidays work better for everyone, young and old!

The holidays are often a joyful time, with families and friends gathering together, bustling with activity and joining happy crowds to shop, attend events, and enjoy the season.

But that sparkle and dash can leave behind some elderly folks, especially those with mobility issues and health challenges…