holiday tips for alzheimer’s caregivers

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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A man makes the holiday season brighter for seniors by visiting and bringing gifts.

Make the Holiday Season Brighter for Seniors With These Tips

As they say, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! But is it really? For older adults, it may actually be the most melancholy time of the year, as they wrestle with nostalgia over holidays past, chronic health conditions, the loss of loved ones, loneliness and isolation, and more. For family caregivers, it can

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A woman meditates in her living room as a way to reduce caregiver stress.

Address Caregiver Stress Before the Holiday Season!

Lowering your stress level is hugely beneficial for your health. However, for family caregivers, stress is a part of the job. While caregiving on any given day can be stressful, it’s often exacerbated during the holidays. The hustle and bustle of the season, mixed with work, family life, and caregiving can make even the jolliest

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