The following articles may help you prepare for the holidays with dementia patients.
https://www.alzheimers.net/12-9-14-dementia-during-holidays/
Good advice, especially "redefine success."
https://blog.northbridgecos.com/2017/12/06/10-tips-caregivers-dementia-holidays
Another article with good ideas, including the possibility to keep the holiday a secret.
https://www.thememorycenter.com/handling-the-holidays-with-a-parent-who-has-dementia/
Tips to minimize stress when caring for aging parents during holidays.
http://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/making-holidays-loved-one-dementia/
Managing anxiety during festivities.
https://alz.org/help-support/resources/holidays
From the Alzheimer's Association, a helpful list that includes explaining to guests, before an event. what to expect.
https://www.understandtogether.ie/get-support/living-well-with-dementia/travelling-and-holidays-with-dementia/
Top 10 list of suggestions when traveling with a person who has dementia.
