Alzheimer's, related dementias, and the holidays

About Dementia
Holidays: Just the facts
For most families, holidays are filled with opportunities for togetherness, sharing laughter and memories. But holidays can also be filled with stress, disappointment and sadness.

Because of the changes he or she has experienced, the person with Alzheimer's or a related dementia, may feel a special sense of loss and time passing during holiday season. At the same time, caregivers may feel overwhelmed in their effort to maintain holiday traditions on top of caring for the person with this disease. In addition, caregivers may feel hesitant to invite other family and friends over to share the holiday, for fear they will react negatively to the changed behavior of the family member.

If you are feeling guilty, angry, frustrated, or trapped before, during or after holiday celebrations, it may help to know that these feelings.....read the whole article

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