How To Find Resilience and Joy as a Family Caregiver
For those caring for a parent with dementia or Alzheimer’s, the challenges are great. The key is to care for yourself, and focus on the joyful moments.
For those caring for a parent with dementia or Alzheimer’s, the challenges are great. The key is to care for yourself, and focus on the joyful moments.
With some careful, determined planning, and a few modifications, in most cases, holiday gatherings can be manageable and even memorable for caregivers and patients alike.
If your loved one resides in a memory care community in Allentown and the Lehigh Valley, holidays are the perfect opportunity to bring in rich colors and natural texture. Displaying poinsettias is a top seasonal favorite in floral decor.
Finding that “perfect gift” for a dementia resident takes extra thought and creativity, Memory-care experts have provided guidelines to give direction to your holiday shopping for that very special someone.
Spending holidays with loved ones with dementia will not be “like it used to be,” but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Remember, it’s not about the time but about the time together!
It’s not unusual for older adults to struggle with mental health issues. According to the National Council on Aging, 20% of people 55 and older suffer from some kind of mental health concern.