The holidays are an important time for families to come together, to connect, and to celebrate. Many of us have years and years of family holidays together, including plenty of traditions and moments that matter. Dementia makes things much more complicated. What do you do when a loved one also suffers from dementia? Do you […]
Holidays
Ways to Reduce Caregiver Holiday Stress and Enjoy the Season
It’s surprisingly easy to push caregiver holiday stress aside. Some of us have the idea that the holidays are stressful for everyone, so we have no right to complain. But, that’s simply not true. The holidays are harder for caregivers than for many other people, as you have so much on your shoulders. Some caregivers […]
Perfect Holiday Gifts for Seniors – Find Them a New Hobby!
If you’re stuck this Christmas, what about hobby items as gifts for seniors? The choices in this list can all be powerful ways to keep them engaged and may even turn into a new passion.
Getting Your Sparkle Back in 2022
We’re now at the end of 2021 and, oh, what a year has been. The coronavirus pandemic has caused no end of confusion and stress, and there are still so many unknowns about what’s going to happen next, what the rules will be, and when it will be possible to go back to some semblance […]
5 Tips for Dementia Caregiving in the Holidays
At the best of times, the holidays involves a considerable amount of stress. This is even more significant if you are caring for a person with dementia. So, this post considers some ways to make sure the holidays turn out well.
Dementia Friendly Hotels for Seniors and Caregivers
Going on a vacation should be a calming and enjoyable experience. Even in these COVID-19 times, where so much is unknown, it’s still important to find chances to get away and enjoy life. For anyone supporting a family member with dementia, finding dementia friendly hotels is an important way to do so. Such hotels can […]