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Alzheimer's: Tips to make holidays more enjoyable
Keep it simple at home
Be practical away from home
Manage expectations
Trust your instincts
Content
Creating a safe and calm space
Adapting holiday activities
Celebrating at a care facility
Preparing holiday visitors
Taking care of yourself
Trusting your instincts
Manage expectations
To manage expectations during the holidays:
- Pick and choose. Decide which holiday activities and traditions are most important, and focus on those you enjoy. Remember that you can't do it all.
- Prepare family members. If you have family coming in from out of town, update them on your loved one's status ahead of time so they know what to expect.
- Delegate. Remember family and friends who've offered their assistance. Let them help with cleaning, addressing cards and shopping for gifts. Ask if one of your children or a close friend could stay with your loved one while you go to a holiday party.
