Visiting People with Dementia on Holidays
HOLIDAY TIPS:
Celebrating at home or planning a visit? These important dementia-care tips can help make your holiday season the best possible.
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Holidays are bittersweet for many Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. The happy memories of the past contrast with the difficulties of the present, and extra demands on time and energy can seem overwhelming. Finding a balance between rest and activity can help. Here are some tips from the U.S. National Institutes of Health: