How To Plan a Dementia-Friendly Holiday
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.
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.
Putting legal matters in order in advance can prevent confusion and even conflict over caregiving responsibilities and inheritance matters.
Family members need resources and professional help to meet their loved one’s changing needs, so they can focus more on quality time and creating joyful moments with their loved one.
Communication can be hard for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias because they have trouble remembering things. You may feel frustrated or impatient, but it is important to understand that the disease is causing the change in communication skills.
To make the most of your time caring for your loved one, it’s important to care for yourself as well, so you’ll be at your best, able to enjoy the time you have with them as much as possible.
As the older adult population continues to increase, caregivers will be relied on more than ever to provide support to family members and friends. Nearly 1 in 5 caregivers report fair or poor health.