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As a caregiver, you probably are aware of the necessity to do holidays a little differently when you have a loved one with dementia. Things that you and your loved one may have enjoyed in holidays past – going out caroling, visiting far-flung friends and ...

The holidays are stressful for just about everyone. For caregivers of seniors, who are already juggling their many responsibilities, the holidays are the perfect storm of stress, obligation and expectations to cause burnout. “The holidays are a time ...

The holidays are supposed to be a happy time, filled with friends and family and good cheer. But for people who have lost a loved one, or who are living with a very different situation now that their loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of ...

The holidays are the perfect time to celebrate together with friends and family. But for families or caregivers who have loved ones with dementia or another form of memory loss, the holidays can be quite stressful. “The loved one with dementia is ...

The holidays are almost here, and that means festive gatherings, feasts and fun. Many of us think of the holidays as a time to relax and enjoy a little well-deserved relaxation. However, if you’re a caregiver to a senior loved one with dementia, the ...

Traditions are woven throughout our holiday celebrations. Whether it’s singing carols around the piano, playing games in front of the fireplace, lighting the menorah together or hanging decorations on the Christmas tree, everything we do at this time of ...

“But I’ll have a blue, blue Christmas…” That classic song sums up what a lot of people feel during the holiday season. Simply put, the holidays aren’t so merry for many people. Between seasonal stress, expectations for a “picture-perfect” celebration, ...

Gift shopping for a loved one with dementia isn’t always an easy task. After all, you want to make sure you’re giving a thoughtful and (hopefully) useful gift that the recipient will enjoy. But you don’t want to buy something that’s potentially dangerous ...

Besides gifts, decorations and favorite foods, the holiday season means travel. This is stressful enough when you’re able-bodied and juggling your everyday responsibilities. When you’re the caregiver of a senior with dementia, the idea of traveling can ...

The holidays bring happiness and joy, but they also bring stress. Everyday life doesn’t disappear because Christmas music starts playing, so all the demands of the season – cooking, shopping, gathering, partying – get heaped on top of our already busy ...