{"id":1265,"date":"2016-02-11T12:17:14","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T12:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/fort-myers\/?p=946"},"modified":"2023-03-07T16:56:51","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T16:56:51","slug":"home-care-services-experts-recommend-planning-a-few-spring-outings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/florida\/fortmyers\/blog\/home-care-services-experts-recommend-planning-a-few-spring-outings\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Care Services Experts Recommend Planning A Few Spring Outings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/fort-myers\/services\/post-surgical-care\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-947\" src=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/fort-myers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/assisting-hands_home-care-services-300xassistinghands.com\/200\/fort-myers\/\" \/>Home care<\/a> services professionals have some suggestions to help you and your parent plan for some enjoyable spring outings. As the winter weather begins to break, now is the time to take advantage of enjoying some time out of the home with your parent, even if it is only for a short drive.<\/p>\n<p>Remember when you were growing up and mom and dad would pack up the family and take a Sunday drive? Well, that Sunday drive can happen any day of the week. Take out your GPS, cell phone or tablet and search for nearby places that might be picturesque at this time of year. Instead of driving the freeway, take the side roads. It\u2019s all about the experience.<\/p>\n<p>If the weather is mild, take a trip to your local zoo. Many parks offer senior citizen discounts, and this may help reduce costs if you and your parent are on a budget. Most zoos have special winter\/spring programs, and you may want to check the schedule to see if there is something of particular interest for your mom or dad.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone loves ice cream, and home care services workers advise even if your parent is on a special diet, a little sample may be just the treat he or she will enjoy. An afternoon or evening excursion to the local ice cream shop or Dairy Queen may hit the spot.<\/p>\n<p>Some cities have botanical gardens, and this can kick start anyone\u2019s spring fever. A stroll through the garden is not only breathtakingly beautiful; the fragrances can be intoxicating as well. Spring outings as simple as these are often enjoyed by home care services providers. Your parent&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/fort-myers\/about-us\/our-caregivers\/\">caregiver<\/a> enjoys spending the day in a social environment with your mom or dad too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home care services professionals have some suggestions to help you and your parent plan for some enjoyable spring outings. As the winter weather begins to break, now is the time to take advantage of enjoying some time out of the home with your parent, even if it is only for a short drive. 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