Holidays with Seniors

An older woman bakes cookies with her granddaughter, one of her most beloved holiday traditions.

The Best Way to Change Holiday Traditions When the Old Ways Don’t Work Anymore

For as long as you can remember, your mom was in charge of Thanksgiving dinner. She handled every aspect of the elaborate celebration with such grace. She may have complained about all the work, but handing it over to someone else was never something she would consider. This year is different. Spending hours in the

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A family used senior travel tips for an outing that was fun for everyone.

Senior Travel Tips for a Vacation the Whole Family Can Enjoy

A family vacation sounds wonderful in theory. Then the real questions start. Will the walking be too much? What about medications? Will the schedule wear an older loved one out by day two? If you’ve been wondering how to make a trip enjoyable for every generation, these senior travel tips can make all the difference.

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A woman celebrating the holidays with dementia smiles as she holds a cup of cocoa.

Looking at the Holidays With Dementia Through a Different Lens

The holiday lights are up, the invitations are sent, but for someone living with dementia, the festive season might stir more than just warm memories. Unfamiliar faces, changing routines, and sensory overload can lead to confusion, agitation, or fatigue. Seeing the holidays through the lens of dementia means shifting the focus: less about doing everything,

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