Celebrating the 4th of July with Someone Who Has Dementia

Celebrating the 4th of July with Someone Who Has Dementia

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Celebrating the 4th of July with someone who has dementia is a balancing act between ensuring their comfort and including them in the holiday festivities. What is Dementia? Dementia is a broad term to describe a range of symptoms associated with cognitive impairments significantly hindering daily life. It can involve memory loss, difficulties with thinking and problem-solving, and challenges in communication. How Dementia Affects Daily Life Everyday tasks can become increasingly difficult for those living…

How to Celebrate Holidays with Seniors Who Have Dementia

How to Celebrate Holidays With Seniors Who Have Dementia

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One of the most significant ways to show our love and support for seniors is to be there for them during their special times. However, being a caregiver isn’t easy. That’s why it’s essential to learn how to celebrate holidays with seniors who have dementia. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, there is no shortage of events spent with family and friends at home or in a retirement or assisted living and memory care community. Many…

10 Tips on Helping Seniors with Dementia During the Holidays

10 Tips on Helping Seniors with Dementia During the Christmas Holidays

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Helping seniors with dementia during the Christmas holidays can be a challenge. It can be very stressful for the family members. Having a caring and knowledgeable person to help ease the tension during the Christmas holiday season is a real need for many seniors with dementia.   10 Tips on Helping Seniors with Dementia During the Christmas Holidays Many older adults can have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, which can sometimes affect them…

4 Sensible Ways to Stick to Healthy Habits During the Holidays

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Thanksgiving has passed, and most people are in full holiday mode. Why do most of us forget stick to healthy habits during the holidays each year? The holidays are notorious for undermining diets, workout schedules and other healthy habits. We go to parties and eat enormous meals. We also have house guests and neighbors stopping by all of the time. This contributes to eating more foods that are high in fat and sugar, We also…

Why Holidays are So Important to Seniors

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Now that the Holiday season has come and gone and many of us are back to our normal routines, it’s possible that you wonder why holidays are so important to seniors. After all, you might have celebrated so many holidays that they have become routine, and they have lost some of their true meaning. You might unpack your Christmas tree each year and decorate your house or apartment, or room. Or, you might have some…