It is that time of year! The Thanksgiving holiday begins, and then Christmas, Hanukkah, and other celebrations begin in December. And then of course the New Year Holiday celebrations! Dementia confusion can pose significant challenges, especially during holiday...
Dementia is a debilitating disease and is equally hard for patients and family members. The most common symptoms include memory loss, difficulty with language and movement, and loss of judgment. It is incredibly confusing for dementia patients not to know what...
If you are planning a holiday with dementia in the picture get ready. Thanksgiving is just the start. The official Holiday season will keep going until the start of the New Year. Families will be arriving to visit and reminisce. It is a time of togetherness....
I really want Mom to be home with the family for Thanksgiving. We recently moved her to a Memory Care Home. She loves it there but I would feel terrible not including her in the family festivities. But I worry. Sometimes Mom gets anxious when there is a lot of...