Excelsior Springs Hospital is approaching the holiday season with a focus on practical support, offering two December programs designed to help residents reduce stress, manage medications and stay grounded during a time that can be both joyful and overwhelming. Rather than leaning into the frantic pace that often defines the final weeks of the year, the hospital is using education to help families and older adults navigate the pressures that tend to rise as calendars fill and routines shift.The programs, scheduled for Dec. 5 and Dec. 18, center on two very different but deeply connected challenges: financial decision-making during the holidays and the increased risk of medication errors when schedules become unpredictable. Hospital officials noted both topics were chosen because they reflect real concerns heard from the community each year and highlight a broader goal of supporting wellness through accessible, straightforward education.Director of Risk and Regulatory C...