Holidays Archives

Caregiving during the holidays

Nov 9, 2022 | Holidays

Reading Time: 4 minutesCaregiving during the holidays is extra challenging for many reasons – it’s common to approach the holidays with dread and caution. Holiday celebrations are intended to be happy and joyful, but if your world has been turned upside...

Halloween and Dementia – is it too scary?

Oct 29, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Holidays

Reading Time: 2 minutes The spookiest time for Halloween gatherings and events is usually early to late evening. That’s right smack bang in the middle of the time most people with dementia experience sundowning. So you may see agitation, and anxiety already without...

Observing “National Months” for Family Caregivers and Older Adults

May 2, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Holidays

Reading Time: 2 minutesIt seems every week we learn of some National “day,” “week,” or “month.” Although for many of these observations, some of us have wondered if they were created to sell greeting cards or for other commercial purposes. Often, it is a health,...

How Jalen copes with Loss During The Holidays

Dec 7, 2021 | Family Caregiver Stories, Grief and loss, Holidays

Reading Time: 5 minutesNo matter who you are or what you’ve been through, at some point in your life, you will experience loss. It could be a friend, family member, or someone who has made an impact on your life. It will cause disruption in your thinking, feelings,...

Stories From Our Elders Connects The Generations

Nov 24, 2021 | Holidays

Reading Time: 2 minutesHoliday gatherings can be fun, but are often stressful for family caregivers and for the older family members they care for. Family caregivers can briefly shift some of the caregiving responsibilities to other family members, especially during...

Home for the Holidays-Appearance

Nov 24, 2021 | Family Caregiving, Holidays

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe holidays are a great time to check in with your loved ones and friends to see how they are doing. I’m talking about your parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, friends–everyone you care about. Whether you are visiting them or they...

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