LEARN HOW TO HELP A LOVED ONE WITH ALZHEIMERS DISEASE, DEMENTIA OR ANOTHER MEMORY DISORDER BETTER COPE WITH THE HOLIDAYS... This weeks Thanksgiving holiday kicks-off six weeks of holiday festivities that run until after New Years Day. The holidays are a time when family and friends often come together for gatherings, outings, or other holiday events. But for families living with Alzheimers and other dementias, these traditional holiday activities can be challenging. So Caregivers, take a deep breath! Now, release! Again! With some simple planning and adjusted expectations, your celebrations can still be happy, memorable occasions for you and your loved one. To start... - As you prepare for holiday activities, familiarize others with the situation… - Adjust your expectations and the expectations of those around you… - Involve the person with dementia wherever you can… These simple ideas, along with the de-stress strategies included in this informative article from Everyday Health, should allow you to plan for a holiday that is enjoyable, exceeds expectations and is memorable for friends, family, the memory impaired and their caregivers. We wish all our Clients, Caregivers and their families and friends the best this holiday season!!! Happy Thanksgiving from Care Club!
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:00:00 +0000
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