The holidays bring an air of nostalgia as we pull out decorations and recall precious memories. For families with a loved one experiencing dementia, this…
Creating Holiday Joy for Loved Ones With Dementia
December 11, 2024
Category: Holidays
Tips for Discussing the Health of Aging Parents During Your Holiday Visit
December 19, 2023
Returning home for the holidays can be a heartwarming experience, filled with festive cheer and the joy of reuniting with loved ones. However, for many…
Identifying Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder in Seniors
December 11, 2023
The holiday season is typically a joyous time filled with warmth, festivities, and the company of loved ones. However, for some individuals, especially seniors, this…
New Year’s Resolutions for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
December 1, 2022
People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, exercise more, and eat healthier, but for Alzheimer’s caregivers, perhaps just getting through the day…
Crucial Health Questions to Ask Seniors During the Holidays
November 18, 2022
It’s been quite some time since you have had the opportunity for a nice, long visit with Mom. Now that the holiday season is here,…
Care Tips to Help Seniors With Holiday Depression
December 10, 2020
Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for some seniors, the holidays are a period of profound unhappiness. Longing for holidays…
Helping Seniors Maintain Holiday Traditions During the Pandemic
December 3, 2020
Think of the most perfect holiday season you can possibly imagine. While that image may vary a little for each of us, helping seniors maintain…
Home for the Holidays? Watch for Indications that Dementia Care Is Needed
December 7, 2018
As soon as the door swings open and your senior loved one wraps you in a warm hug, through the merry holiday dinner and each…
Beat the Holiday Blues: How to Reduce Stress and Loneliness this Season
November 18, 2018
Ah, the holidays: they’re the most wonderful period of the year, or perhaps the most difficult. For many seniors who have lost loved ones, are…
Holiday Safety Tips for Seniors to Avoid a Trip to the Emergency Room
November 4, 2018
Even though we may very well visualize a Norman Rockwell-worthy Thanksgiving celebration, with the entire family savoring quality time with one another and Grandma’s classic…