Advice for Holidays with a Loved One Who Has Dementia

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.

The Future of Aging in Place with the Help of Technology

Aging in place could be made much easier with new technology. Read below about the development of robots, sensors, and detection devices that will assist the elderly with staying in their homes.

Read more here:  https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/article-innovations-support-aging-in-place/

Meet a Woman Who Experiences Joy in Helping Those with Dementia

 

Jael Weinberg is "the life enrichment director and a therapist at Callahan House in Shoreline, one of Aegis Living’s memory care communities." Her creative approach toward the residents, truly improves their lives.

Read more here:  https://www.seattletimes.com/explore/careers/finding-joy-in-enriching-the-lives-of-those-with-dementia/

Caregiver Lists

 

 

Hoveround.com has a list of the seven lists every caregiver needs to have. The recommended information includes meals, doctors, and symptoms. See the complete article here:
https://www.hoveround.com/Blog/7-Lists-Every-Caregiver-Should-Have

Pontiac senior co-op being studied by federal government for aging in place

Natalie Broad reports in The Oakland Press that the Department of Housing and Urban Development is studying 40 sites around the country to learn what barriers prevent successful aging in place. You can access the article here:  https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/local/pontiac-senior-co-op-being-studied-by-federal-government-for/article_f9830d62-a997-11e9-815a-9b87e3df9b19.html